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Granulose

//ˈɡɹænjʊləʊz// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    granular
Adjective
  1. 1
    composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The main constituent of the starch grain or granule, in distinction from the framework of cellulose. It is coloured blue by iodine, and is converted into dextrin and sugar by boiling acids and amylolytic ferments. uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From granule + -ose.

Etymology 2

From granule + -ose.

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