amylum
|a-my-lum|
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/əˈmaɪləm/
natural starch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amylum', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'mylē' meant 'mill' or 'grind'.
Historical Evolution
'amylum' was borrowed directly from Latin into English, maintaining its form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unmilled or unground starch', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientific term for starch, especially in its natural form as found in plants.
Amylum is used in various industrial applications.
Synonyms
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