amyloplastic
|am-y-lo-plas-tic|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈplæstɪk/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈplæstɪk/
related to amyloplasts
Etymology
'amyloplastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and 'plastikos' meant 'capable of being molded.'
'amylon' transformed into the scientific term 'amyloplast,' and eventually became the modern English adjective 'amyloplastic.'
Initially, it meant 'related to starch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to amyloplasts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having the characteristics of amyloplasts, which are non-pigmented organelles found in some plant cells responsible for the synthesis and storage of starch granules.
The amyloplastic nature of the cell allows it to store starch efficiently.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 22:36