Word info Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

Related terms

Phrases with the word

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