n. a gum produced by bacterial fermentation and used commercially as a binder or food stabilizer. Also called xan′than gum`.[1960–65]
xanthan
xanthan
[′zan·thən] (biochemistry) A polysaccharide produced by Xanthomonas campestris that is used in oil recovery to help improve water flooding and oil displacement.MedicalSeexanthan gum