"polyglucan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyglucans [plural]
Etymology: poly- + glucan Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|glucan}} poly- + glucan Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyglucan (plural polyglucans)
  1. (biochemistry) Any polysaccharide containing glucan units Categories (topical): Carbohydrates

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