aleuritic
|a-leur-it-ic|
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/əˈlʊrɪtɪk/
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/əˈljʊərɪtɪk/
related to aleurone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aleuritic' originates from the Greek word 'aleuron', meaning 'flour'.
Historical Evolution
'aleuron' transformed into the scientific term 'aleuritic' to describe substances related to aleurone.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'flour', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to aleurone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing aleurone, a protein found in seeds.
The aleuritic layer in seeds is crucial for nutrient storage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/18 14:21