Pregelatinize

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To gelatinize in advance. transitive

    "The extrusion process is applied to modify the flavor by introducing a slightly roasted flavor and to pregelatinize the oat starch."

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"The extrusion process is applied to modify the flavor by introducing a slightly roasted flavor and to pregelatinize the oat starch."

Etymology

From pre- + gelatinize.

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in advance

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