amylodextrin

noun

am·​y·​lo·​dex·​trin -ˈdek-strən How to pronounce amylodextrin (audio)
: an intermediate product of the hydrolysis of starch that is soluble in water and gives a blue color with iodine

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“Amylodextrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/amylodextrin. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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