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amylopectin
noun am·y·lo·pec·tin \ˌa-mə-lō-ˈpek-tən\
Definition of AMYLOPECTIN
: a component of starch that has a high molecular weight and branched structure and does not tend to gel in aqueous solutions
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First Known Use of AMYLOPECTIN
1905
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amylopectin
noun am·y·lo·pec·tin \ˌam-ə-lō-ˈpek-tən\
Medical Definition of AMYLOPECTIN
: a component of starch that has a high molecular weight and branched structure and does not tend to gel in aqueous solutions
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