laminarin
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lam·i·nar·in

noun \ˌlam-ə-ˈner-ən\

Definition of LAMINARIN

: a polysaccharide that is found in various brown algae and yields only glucose on hydrolysis

Origin of LAMINARIN

International Scientific Vocabulary laminar- (from New Latin Laminaria) + 1-in
First Known Use: circa 1931

lam·i·nar·in

noun \ˌlam-ə-ˈner-ən, -ˈnar-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of LAMINARIN

: a polysaccharide that is found in various brown algae and yields only glucose on hydrolysis

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