ALEURONES

Noun

aleurones

plural of aleurone

Source: Wiktionary


ALEURONE

A*leu"rone, n. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; -- supposed to be a modification of protoplasm.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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