"dextrin" meaning in English

See dextrin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈdɛkstrɪn/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dextrin.wav [UK] Forms: dextrin [singular], dextrins [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Dextrin is a sticky substance that is made by heating starch.
    Sense id: simple-dextrin-en-noun-mRI~ft6F
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