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
- 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.
- Lichenin is a white to gray powder that is soluble in water and forms a viscous solution.
- Lichenin is used as an ingredient in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Lichenin is non-toxic and has been used as a food source for centuries.
- Lichenin is a prebiotic, meaning it can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
- Lichenin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- 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.
