Achrodextrin

Pronunciation: /ækroʊˈdɛkstrɪn/

Definitions of achrodextrin

noun a type of dextrin, a carbohydrate derived from starch

Example Sentences

A1 Achrodextrin is a type of carbohydrate.

A2 I learned about achrodextrin in my science class.

B1 The nutritional value of achrodextrin is being studied by researchers.

B2 Achrodextrin is used as a food additive to improve texture.

C1 The molecular structure of achrodextrin is complex and requires advanced analysis techniques.

C2 Achrodextrin plays a crucial role in the formulation of certain pharmaceutical products.

Examples of achrodextrin in a Sentence

formal Achrodextrin is a type of dextrin that is colorless and tasteless.

informal I heard achrodextrin is used as a thickening agent in some food products.

slang Do you know if that snack contains achrodextrin?

figurative Her words were like achrodextrin, bland and unremarkable.

Grammatical Forms of achrodextrin

• past tense: achrodextrinized
• plural: achrodextrins
• comparative: more achrodextrin
• superlative: most achrodextrin
• present tense: achrodextrins
• future tense: will achrodextrin
• perfect tense: have achrodextrined
• continuous tense: is achrodextrining
• singular: achrodextrin
• positive degree: achrodextrin
• infinitive: to achrodextrin
• gerund: achrodextrining
• participle: achrodextrined

Origin and Evolution of achrodextrin

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'achrodextrin' originated from the Greek words 'achro' meaning colorless and 'dextrin' referring to a carbohydrate.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a colorless form of dextrin, achrodextrin has evolved to also refer to a type of carbohydrate with specific properties in the field of chemistry and biochemistry.