Dextrine
[dekstrin]
Definition
n. starch altered by the action of acids diastase or heat till it loses its gelatinous character so called because when viewed through polarised light it turns the plane of polarisation to the right.—n. Dex′trose a glucose sugar found in grapes &c. and manufactured from starch by means of sulphuric acid.
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Examples
- Two-fifths part of dextrine (or the same quantity of gelatine) may be substituted for the 2 parts of starch. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- The quantity of the starch or dextrine or gelatine may be changed according as the tissues are to be more or less stiff. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Or, take negrosine, 1 ounce; dextrine, 3 ounces; mix. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Dissolve the negrosine in a quart of hot water; dissolve the corrosive sublimate and dextrine in the remaining quart, and pour all together. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Dissolve the aniline in the alcohol and the dextrine in the hot water, and mix them. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Boil the logwood with the water, add the acid and potash, and lastly the dextrine. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
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