galactan

ga·lac·tan

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-lak-tuh n, -tan]
- /gəˈlæk tən, -tæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-lak-tuh n, -tan]
- /gəˈlæk tən, -tæn/

Definitions of galactan word

noun galactan any of the class of hexosans, as agar, that yield galactose upon hydrolysis. 1
noun galactan (carbohydrate) A polysaccharide consisting of many galactose residues. 1
noun galactan (biochemistry) A polysaccharide consisting of many galactose residues. 0

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Origin of galactan

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From German, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at galact-, -ane

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Parts of speech for Galactan

noun

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Galactan

galactan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

galactan usage trend in Literature

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