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Definitions

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

Adjective

1. 1
   granular

Adjective

1. 1
   composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

coarse-grainedfarinaceousfarinaceousgrainygranulargritty

Etymology

From granule + -ose.

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