Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beta-glucan

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.09 in modern English

Syllables: be-ta-glu-can
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi.

Example Sentences

"Similar to grains, oats are well-known for their dietary content, beta-glucan in this case. Beta-glucan is a type of fiber, unique to oats that can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body."

Inflected Forms

beta-glucans (plural) β-glucan (alternative)

Questions

What does beta-glucan mean?: A group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi.

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