amylosynthesis
|am-y-lo-syn-the-sis|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/
starch synthesis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylosynthesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch,' and 'synthesis' from 'synthesis,' meaning 'putting together.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the modern English word 'amylosynthesis' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'putting together starch,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/16 00:06