dextran
English
Noun
dextran (countable and uncountable, plural dextrans)
- (biochemistry) A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.
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Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /desˈtɾɐ̃/
- (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /deʃˈtɾɐ̃/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /dɨʃˈtɾan/
Noun
dextran m (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) dextran (a biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria)
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French dextrane.
Noun
dextran n (uncountable)
Declension
| singular only | indefinite | definite |
|---|---|---|
| nominative-accusative | dextran | dextranul |
| genitive-dative | dextran | dextranului |
| vocative | dextranule | |