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Meaning of "chitosan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHITOSAN

chitosan  [ˈkaɪtəʊˌzæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHITOSAN

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Chitosan is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CHITOSAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chitosan

Chitosan

Chitosan /ˈkaɪtɵsæn/ is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β--linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. It is made by treating shrimp and other crustacean shells with the alkali sodium hydroxide. Chitosan has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses. It can be used in agriculture as a seed treatment and biopesticide, helping plants to fight off fungal infections. In winemaking it can be used as a fining agent, also helping to prevent spoilage. In industry, it can be used in a self-healing polyurethane paint coating. In medicine, it may be useful in bandages to reduce bleeding and as an antibacterial agent; it can also be used to help deliver drugs through the skin. More controversially, chitosan has been asserted to have use in limiting fat absorption, which would make it useful for dieting, but there is evidence against this. Other uses of chitosan that have been researched include use as a soluble dietary fiber.

Definition of chitosan in the English dictionary

The definition of chitosan in the dictionary is a polysaccharide produced from chitin, a material found in the skeletons of shellfish.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHITOSAN


artisan
ˈɑːtɪˌzæn
bipartisan
ˌbaɪpɑːtɪˈzæn
courtesan
ˌkɔːtɪˈzæn
courtezan
ˌkɔ:tɪˈzæn
Kazan
kəˈzæn
Lausanne
ləʊˈzæn
nonpartisan
ˌnɒnpɑːtɪˈzæn
nonpartizan
ˌnɒnpɑːtɪˈzæn
paesan
paɪˈzæn
paisan
paɪˈzæn
Parmesan
ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn
partisan
ˌpɑːtɪˈzæn
partizan
ˌpɑːtɪˈzæn
ptisan
tɪˈzæn
tisane
tɪˈzæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHITOSAN

chit
Chita
chital
chitarrone
chitarroni
chitchat
chitchatted
chitchatting
chitin
chitinoid
chitinous
chitlings
chitlins
chiton
Chittagong
chitter
chittering
chitterlings
chitty
chiv

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHITOSAN

archdiocesan
Asosan
basan
black-eyed Susan
diocesan
Elsan
Formosan
Fuji-san
hexosan
Illinoisan
kisan
lazy Susan
Nisan
pentosan
Pusan
san
Susan
triclosan
Xhosan
zymosan

Synonyms and antonyms of chitosan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chitosan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHITOSAN

Find out the translation of chitosan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chitosan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chitosan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

壳聚糖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quitosano
570 millions of speakers

English

chitosan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

chitosan
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشيتوزان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хитозан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quitosana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

chitosan
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chitosane
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kitosan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Chitosan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キトサン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

키토산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chitosan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chitosan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிட்டோசன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिटोजान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kitosan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chitosano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chitozan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хітозан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chitosan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χιτοζάνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chitosan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kitosan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kitosan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chitosan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHITOSAN»

The term «chitosan» is regularly used and occupies the 57.169 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHITOSAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chitosan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chitosan» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chitosan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHITOSAN»

Discover the use of chitosan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chitosan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Applications of Chitan and Chitosan
This book provides an examination of the state of the art, and discusses new applications as well as potential products. Applications of Chitin and Chitosan deals almost exclusively with applications.
Mattheus F. A. Goosen, 1997
2
Chitosan
It appears now there is a solution to these problems: chitosan, a natural fiber that blocks fat absorption, thereby reducing dangerous cholesterol levels, lowering high blood pressure, and promoting weight loss.
Rita Elkins, William J. Hennen, 1996
3
Chitosan-Based Hydrogels: Functions and Applications
The book introduces the formation and chemical structure of chitosan-based hydrogels. It also discusses the relationship between their structure and functions, which provides a theoretical basis for the design of biomaterials.
Kangde Yao, Junjie Li, Fanglian Yao, 2011
4
Chitosan-coated Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) Nanoparticles for ...
The complexation of DNA with chitosan-PLGA NPs was influenced by stoichiometric ratio (N/P ratio), pH and ionic strength in combination with the properties (particle size, zeta potential and chitosan coating) of chitosan-PLGA NPs.
Chunqiang Guo, 2007
5
Chitosan for Biomaterials I
- Chitosan and Its Derivatives for Drug Delivery Perspective, by T. A. Sonia and C. P. Sharma.- Chitosan-based Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy, by V.-K. Lakshmanan, K. S. Snima, J. D. Bumgardner, S. V. Nair, and R. Jayakumar.
R. Jayakumar, M. Prabaharan, Riccardo A. A. Muzzarelli, 2011
6
All about chitosan
"Answers basic questions about how chitosan can reduce fat absorption, help weight loss & more"--Cover.
Carol Simontacchi, 1999
7
Chitosan-Based Systems for Biopharmaceuticals: Delivery, ...
Chitosan-Based Systems for Biopharmaceuticals provides an extensive overview of the application of chitosan and its derivatives in the development and optimisation of biopharmaceuticals. The book is divided in four different parts.
Bruno Sarmento, Jose das Neves, 2012
8
Material Science of Chitin and Chitosan
For this book the most active authors in the field summarize the basics and applications of chitin and chitosan, keeping in mind their importance in contemporary science and technology.
Tadashi Uragami, Seichi Tokura, 2010
9
Use of Chitosan-coated Plastic Films Incorporating ...
Contamination of ready-to-eat food products such as ham steaks and cold-smoked salmon with Listeria monocytogenes is a safety concern for the food processing industry.
Mu Ye, 2008
10
Chitosan: Manufacture, Properties, and Usage
This book gathers current research from around the globe in the study of chitosan, including its manufacture, properties and usage across a broad spectrum.
Samuel P. Davis, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHITOSAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chitosan is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Fish fashion flourishes; now salmon skin is 'in'
Kasberg said the process of spinning the fibers into the yarn makes chitosan a structural component of the fabrics so the odor fighting ... «Homer Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Table salt replacer not proven to lower blood pressure
Chitosan is a glucosamine-imbued polysaccharide that has an approved, general function, article 13.1 blood cholesterol management claim for ... «NutraIngredients.com, Jul 15»
3
Southeast Business Launches New Line of Aqua-fabrics
Chitosan (kyte-oh-san). Chitosan is a renewable antibacterial, antimicrobic and antifungal fiber removed from crab shells and spun into fabric. «SitNews, Jul 15»
4
Low-molecular-weight chitosan scavenges methylglyoxal and N ε …
Low-molecular-weight chitosan scavenges methylglyoxal and N ε-(carboxyethyl)lysine, the major factors contributing to the pathogenesis of ... «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
5
Scientists Found A New Way To Stop Bleeding Using Sprayable Foam
The active material — chitosan (a biopolymer derived from the shells of shrimp and other crustaceans) — is said by researchers to be used to ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
6
Nanoparticles target and kill cancer stem cells that drive tumor growth
The researchers packaged the anti-cancer drug doxorubicin into nanoparticles coated with chitosan, a natural polysaccharide that can ... «Biotechin.Asia, Jul 15»
7
Nanoparticles packed with chemotherapy drug and coated with …
This laboratory and animal study showed that nanoparticles coated with the oligosaccharide called chitosan and encapsulating the ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
8
Global and China Chitosan Gel Market Strategies And Forecast 2014
2014 Deep Research Report on Global and China Chitosan Gel Industry was professional and depth research report on Global and China ... «Medgadget.com, Jun 15»
9
Life-Saving Sprayable Foam Stops Trauma Wounds From Bleeding
The researchers go on to state that they used amphiphilic biopolymer and hydrophobically modified chitosan (hmC) as materials to create the ... «Medical Daily, Jun 15»
10
Chitosan coated, chemotherapy packed nanoparticles may target …
This laboratory and animal study showed that nanoparticles coated with the oligosaccharide called chitosan and encapsulating the ... «Phys.Org, Jun 15»

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