noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

chitosamine

Etymology

From glucose + -amine.

Related phrases

glucosaminic aciddietary supplement

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