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dextrin

[dek-strin] / ˈdɛk strɪn /


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Dextrin is a much superior substance to use.

From Forty Centuries of Ink or, a chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink. by Carvalho, David Nunes

Dextrin is made by heating starch with H2SO4 at a lower temperature than for dextrose.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips

Dextrin, a gummy substance used for the backs of postage stamps, is a carbo-hydrate, as in fact are gums in general.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips

Dextrin, Glycogen and Cellulose are substances more complex in character than the above-mentioned groups.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

Dextrin, as has already been stated, is an intermediate product of the hydrolysis of starch by acid or enzymes.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.




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