amylose
|am-y-lose|
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/ˈæmɪˌloʊs/
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/ˈæmɪləʊs/
starch component
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylose' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'mylon' meant 'ground or milled.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the French word 'amyl,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amylose' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'starch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a component of starch.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a polysaccharide that is a component of starch, consisting of long unbranched chains of glucose units.
Amylose is responsible for the gel-like consistency of cooked rice.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 23:36