amyloses
|am-y-los-es|
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/ˈæmɪˌloʊsɪz/
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/ˈæmɪˌləʊsɪz/
(amylose)
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 Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not ground or milled,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of polysaccharide.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of polysaccharide found in plants, consisting of long chains of glucose units. It is a component of starch.
Amyloses are important in the structure of plant starch.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 23:51