dextran en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dextrans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
aminodextran · dextranase · dextransucrase · dextranate · cyclodextran · antidextran
Relateds
Translations (4)
fr dextrane (a biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria) · ro dextran (a biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria) · pt dextran (a biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria) · pt dextrano (a biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria)