Dextrins

/ˈdɛkstrɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dextrin; multiple types, grades, or molecules of this carbohydrate derived from starch.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'dextrin', following regular pluralization rules.

Kelly Says

Pharmaceutical companies use different dextrins as binding agents in tablets—they control molecular weight to adjust how quickly the tablet dissolves, essentially using dextrin chemistry to time-release medicine throughout your digestive system.

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