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(C6H10O5)N [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
  • Oil Drilling
Universal entry(ies)
(C6H10O5)n
formula, see observation
DEF

A naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate ... found chiefly in the seeds, fruits, tubers, roots, ... corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice ...

OBS

A complex carbohydrate sometimes added to drilling fluids to reduce filtration loss.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C6H10O5)n

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Minoterie et céréales
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C6H10O5)n
formula, see observation
DEF

Principale forme de réserve glucidique des végétaux, surtout abondante dans les racines (manioc, igname), les tubercules (pomme de terre), les fruits et les graines (céréales, légumineuses) [...]

OBS

L'industrie alimentaire utilise l'amidon notamment comme émulsionnant et comme gélifiant.

OBS

On réserve le nom de fécule aux amidons en provenance des parties de plante autres que les semences, c.-à-d. surtout des organes souterrains [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : (C6H10O5)n

PHR

Boue à l'amidon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Molinería y cereales
  • Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(C6H10O5)n
formula, see observation
OBS

Polvo blanco, amorfo e insípido. Insoluble en agua fría, alcohol y éter. Gelifica con agua hirviente.

OBS

Fórmula química: (C6H10O5)n

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