Betydelse av chitosan på svenska

• 0 a chemical substance taken from the shells of sea creatures, that has various uses in industry, farming, and medicine, for example in medical dressings (= coverings for injured skin):

  • The bandage is made with chitosan, a blood-clotting agent found in shrimp shells.

  • Chitosan is used in winemaking, and has also been claimed to reduce fat absorption.