galactomannan en · NOUN
Etymology
From galacto- + mannan.
Meanings
- Any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums, having a backbone composed of mannose with galactose sidechains.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| galactomannans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
fr galactomannane (any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums) · it galattomannano (any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums)