Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is the major component of the outer leaflet of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. The LPS molecule is composed of two biosynthetic entities: the lipid A-core and the O-polysaccharide (O-antigen).
Learner's definition of CONSUMABLE. â used to describe products that need to be replaced after they have been used for a period of time. paper, pencils, and other consumable goods. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. noun, plural consumables [count]
Confitures and preserves are kissing cousins: whole or elegantly sliced fruit suspended in syrup is a confiture, which comes from the French verb confire, meaning âto preserve.â In confitures, the fruit is shown to great advantage, glistening in a clear gel; the texture tends to be looser than that of jam.