sepharose

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proper noun

A cross-linked polysaccharide bead-formed gel based on agarose.

UncommonScrabble 14

Meanings

sepharose1

nounsepharose (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Sepharose.

Sepharose2

proper noun
  1. biochemistryA cross-linked polysaccharide bead-formed gel based on agarose.

Origin

Trade name, from Separation-Pharmacia-Agarose.

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Translations

Italian sefarosio
  • sefarosiocross-linked polysaccharide bead-formed gel
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APA

sepharose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sepharose

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Chicago

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