(transitive) To convert (starch molecules) to dextrin.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dextrinize

simple past tense and past participle of dextrinize

(biochemistry) Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.

plural of dextrin

The process of dextrinizing.

plural of dextrinization

present participle of dextrinize

plural of dextrine

Dated form of dextrin.