Definitions

1. noun

A complex carbohydrate derived from starch, used as a food additive and in the manufacture of adhesives and textiles.

“The recipe called for dextrine to thicken the sauce and give it a smooth consistency.”

2. chemistry

A type of polysaccharide formed from amylopectin, a component of starch.

“In the laboratory, the chemist isolated the dextrine from the amylopectin using acid hydrolysis.”