cyclodextrin
/ˌsaɪkloʊˈdɛkstrɪn/
noun
- A type of molecule made from starch that can trap other substances inside its ring-shaped structure, used in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
- Cyclodextrin is often added to medications to help the body absorb the drug more easily.
- Food manufacturers sometimes use cyclodextrin to improve the texture or stability of a product.
- Some deodorants use cyclodextrin to capture and neutralize odor molecules.