agene
|a-gene|
C2
/əˈdʒiːn/
flour bleaching agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agene' originates from the Greek word 'agenos', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'genos' meant 'kind' or 'type'.
Historical Evolution
'agenos' transformed into the English word 'agene' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a general concept of 'not of a kind', but over time it evolved into its specific use in flour processing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bleaching agent used in flour processing.
The bakery uses agene to whiten their flour.
Synonyms
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