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chitin in Malay

kitin

/ˈkʌɪtɪn/US/ˈkaɪtɪn/

chitin in Malay: kitin. In English, chitin means a complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.

Malay words for chitin

polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in arthropod and fungi
kitin

English meaning of chitin

  1. noun A complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.

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Questions about chitin in Malay

What is the meaning of chitin in Malay?
Chitin in Malay is kitin.
Apakah maksud chitin dalam bahasa Melayu?
Chitin: kitin.
What does chitin mean in English?
Chitin means a complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.

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