lichenin

[ lahy-kuh-nin ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a white, gelatinous, polysaccharide starch, (C 6 H 10 O 5 ) n , obtained from various lichens.

lichenin

/ ˈlaɪkənɪn /

noun

1. a complex polysaccharide occurring in certain species of mosses

Word History and Origins

Origin of lichenin¹

First recorded in 1830–40; lichen + -in ²

Example Sentences

Lichenin, para dextran, and para isodextran are dextrosans which have been isolated from various lower plants.

From Project Gutenberg

It contains about 70% of lichenin or lichen-starch, a body isomeric with common starch, but wanting any appearance of structure.

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Lichenin is a variety of starch occurring in Cetraria islandica, or Iceland moss.

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