noun
- Plural of chitosan; a biopolymer derived from chitin, used in medical, industrial, and agricultural applications.
Usage: technical; usually used in plural form when referring to multiple types or samples; commonly found in scientific and industrial contexts
Examples
- Chitosans are widely used in water purification systems to remove contaminants.
- Researchers tested different chitosans for their effectiveness in wound healing.
- The pharmaceutical industry uses chitosans as a base for drug delivery systems.
- Chitosans derived from shellfish waste have become increasingly important in sustainable manufacturing.
- Several chitosans were compared in the study to determine which had the best biocompatibility.