The green pigment, chlorophyll, visible in leaves and in the bark of aspen, absorbs the energy from sunlight. This triggers the chemical reaction that produces sugars and starches used by the plant to grow.
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Starches
Synonyms for "starches" (10 found)
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Noun(2 words)
carbohydratecoat with starch
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
energy sourcefood starchgelling agent
Related words (5)
Noun(5 words)
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8 entriesbiopolymercarbohydratefabric treatmentfood additivefood productfoodstufftextile finishingthickening agent
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7 entriesCollocations
11 entriescorn starchfabric stiffeningplant starchespotato starchrice starchstarch clothesstarch fabricstarch gelatinizationstarch granulesstarch powderstarch solution
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The product line also features products with other starches, such as rice or potatoes.
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