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dextrin

/dɛkˈstriːn/ noun · British & US
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What does dextrin mean?

noun

A type of carbohydrate, a polysaccharide derived from starch, used as a food additive and in the manufacture of adhesives and other products.

Example

"The food manufacturer used dextrin as a thickening agent in the production of their new sauce."

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