exopolymer

noun

exopolymer

noun

Etymology From exo- + polymer.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any biopolymer, created by an organism, that has been transferred to its external environment, and thus is now located outside the organism

Derived terms
exopolymeric
Related terms
exopolysaccharide

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