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dextrine

dex·trin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dek-strin]
    • /ˈdɛk strɪn/
    • /ˈdek.strɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dek-strin]
    • /ˈdɛk strɪn/

Definition of dextrine word

  • noun dextrine a soluble, gummy substance, formed from starch by the action of heat, acids, or ferments, occurring in various forms and having dextrorotatory properties: used chiefly as a thickening agent in printing inks and food, as a mucilage, and as a substitute for gum arabic and other natural substances. 1

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Origin of dextrine

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
From the French word dextrine, dating back to 1825-35. See dextr-, -in2

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Parts of speech for Dextrine

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dextrine popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dextrine usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with dextrine

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