homoglucan en · NOUN
Etymology
From homo- + glucan.
Meanings
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A homopolysaccharide composed of glucose moieties
Dextran, a homoglucan produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides, has been cited as the primary polysaccharide associated with sugarcane deterioration.
2015 December 29, “Diverse Exopolysaccharide Producing Bacteria Isolated from Milled Sugarcane: Implications for Cane Spoilage and Sucrose Yield”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| homoglucans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |