: any of several polysaccharides consisting of glucose units and including one found in endosperm cell walls of cereal grains (such as barley and oats)

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The calming mix of colloidal oatmeal, beta-glucan (a skin repairing molecule that smooths rough skin), and glycerin is extremely gentle and more than suitable for sensitive skin, too. Mary Honkus, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025 Oatmeal is rich in beta-glucan fiber, which can support a healthy heart and manage blood sugar. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025

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1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beta-glucan was in 1966

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“Beta-glucan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-glucan. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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beta-glucan

noun
: any of several polysaccharides consisting of glucose units and including one found in endosperm cell walls of cereal grains (as barley and oats)
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