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dextrorotatory
dextrose
dextrotartaric acid
dextrous
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DF
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DfEE
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dextrin

dex·trin [ dékstrin ] or dex·trine [ dék strn, dékstrin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
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

[Mid-19th century. <dextro-]
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