chitosan

chi·to·san

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kahy-tuh-san]
- /ˈkaɪ təˌsæn/
- /tʃˈɪtɒsən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahy-tuh-san]
- /ˈkaɪ təˌsæn/

Definitions of chitosan word

noun chitosan a polysaccharide produced from chitin 3
noun chitosan a polysaccharide derived from chitin, that absorbs heavy metals while in solution: it is used in industry, esp. to purify waste water 3
noun chitosan a derivative of chitin, used in waste-water treatment. 1
noun chitosan (organic chemistry) A carbohydrate oligosaccharide derived from chitin, sometimes used to the absorption of fat. 0

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Origin of chitosan

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; chit(in) + -ose2 + -an, special use of -an

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Parts of speech for Chitosan

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chitosan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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