Dextrin
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A water-soluble polysaccharide derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch, used as a thickening agent, adhesive, and dietary supplement.
“Dextrin is commonly used as a binding agent in the manufacture of paper coatings and adhesives.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdɛkstrɪn/
Syllables
dex·trin
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Synonyms
starch derivativepolysaccharide
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