lichenin (Meaning)

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lichenin (n.)

A substance isomeric with starch, extracted from several species of moss and lichen, esp. from Iceland moss.

Synonyms & Antonyms of lichenin

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lichenin Sentence Examples

  1. Lichenin is a branched, polysaccharide carbohydrate found in lichens.
  2. Lichenin is composed of glucose and galactose units linked by β-1,3-glycosidic bonds.
  3. Lichenin is a major component of the lichen thallus, where it serves as a storage polysaccharide.
  4. Lichenin can be extracted from lichens using water or dilute acids.
  5. Lichenin is a white to gray powder that is soluble in water and forms a viscous solution.
  6. Lichenin is used as an ingredient in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
  7. Lichenin is non-toxic and has been used as a food source for centuries.
  8. Lichenin is a prebiotic, meaning it can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
  9. Lichenin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  10. Lichenin is being investigated for its potential role in weight loss and blood sugar control.

FAQs About the word lichenin

A substance isomeric with starch, extracted from several species of moss and lichen, esp. from Iceland moss.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Lichenin is a branched, polysaccharide carbohydrate found in lichens.

Lichenin is composed of glucose and galactose units linked by β-1,3-glycosidic bonds.

Lichenin is a major component of the lichen thallus, where it serves as a storage polysaccharide.

Lichenin can be extracted from lichens using water or dilute acids.