noun
- A soluble carbohydrate produced by the partial breakdown of starch, used in adhesives, textiles, and food products.
Usage: Also called British gum when produced by heating starch.; Common in industrial and food applications.
Examples
- Dextrin is used as a binder in many adhesive products.
- The textile manufacturer added dextrin to improve fabric stiffness.
- Dextrin appears on the ingredient list of some processed foods as a thickening agent.
- The lab technician prepared a dextrin solution for the experiment.
- Postage stamps often use dextrin-based adhesive on their backs.