amylopectin
|am-y-lo-pec-tin|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈpɛktɪn/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈpɛktɪn/
branched starch component
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylopectin' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' meaning 'starch,' and 'pectin,' from 'pektikos,' meaning 'coagulating.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' combined with 'pectin' to form the modern English word 'amylopectin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a component of starch, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/15 21:21