xanthans

xan·than

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zan-thuh n]
- /ˈzæn θən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zan-thuh n]
- /ˈzæn θən/

Definitions of xanthans word

noun xanthans a water-soluble natural gum produced by the fermentation of sugar with certain microorganisms and used as a binder, extender, or stabilizer in foods and other products. 1
noun xanthans Plural form of xanthan. 1
noun xanthans plural of xanthan. 0

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Origin of xanthans

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; probably Xanth(omonas campestris) bacterium which produces the gum + -an, variant of -ane

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Parts of speech for Xanthans

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xanthans popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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