"xanthan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: xanthans [plural]
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  1. (biochemistry) A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris Categories (topical): Carbohydrates Derived forms: xanthan gum

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