aleurone

Noun

Meaning

An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; -- supposed to be a modification of protoplasm.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

aleuronic

Hypernyms

protein

Related terms

aleuronic aleuromancy aleurometer subaleurone aleurone layer

Phrases with the word

aleurone layer

Examples

The endosperm is surrounded by the aleurone layer (peripheral endosperm), filled with proteinaceous aleurone grains. Source: Internet

This process drives the flavins in the germ and aleurone layers into the endosperm. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

aleuronaplast aleuronat aleuronate aleurone layer aleuronic aleurophagous