"polyhydroxyalkanoate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyhydroxyalkanoates [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + hydroxyalkanoate. Etymology templates: {{af|en|poly-|hydroxyalkanoate}} poly- + hydroxyalkanoate Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyhydroxyalkanoate (plural polyhydroxyalkanoates)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a group of linear polyesters produced in nature by bacterial fermentation. Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: PHA Derived forms: PHA

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