ALL meanings of chitosan
chi·to·san
C c - 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