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| dex·trin [ dékstrin ] or dex·trine [ dék strn, dékstrin ] |
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substance used as thickener: a product that is an intermediate in the formation of maltose. Source: heating of starch. Use: adhesive, sizing, in syrups and beers. (C6H1005)n
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| [Mid-19th century. <dextro-] |
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