amylums
|am-y-lums|
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/ˈæmɪləmz/
(amylum)
natural starch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amylum', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'mylon' meant 'ground' or 'milled'.
Historical Evolution
'amylum' changed from the Latin word 'amylum' and eventually became the modern English word 'amylum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unmilled starch', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of starch'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of starch, especially one found in plants.
Amylums are used in various industrial applications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 01:21