amylodextrin
|am-y-lo-dex-trin|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈdɛkstrɪn/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈdɛkstrɪn/
starch derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylodextrin' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch,' and 'dextrin' is derived from 'dextrorotatory,' indicating its optical activity.
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the scientific term 'amylodextrin' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a starch derivative,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of dextrin that is an intermediate product in the hydrolysis of starch, less soluble in water than other dextrins.
Amylodextrin is often used in the food industry as a thickening agent.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 16:21