noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The food industry uses dextrin as a thickening agent in stews and sauces.

Definition:A small-branched polymer of glucose. Dextrin is often formed as a result of the hydrolysis of starch and is used in various applications, including as a thickening agent.

From dextrin

Example:Many disorders are not directly influenced by our actions or choices; they are a result of genetic or unknown factors.

Definition:A state of disturbance or malfunction typically affecting the body or the mind. A disorder can be caused by genetic, environmental, or other factors.

From disorder