dextran
noun1
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.
- Derived terms
- aminodextran, antidextran, cyclodextran, dextranase, dextranate, dextransucrase
- Related terms
- dextrin