aleurone

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Definition of aleurone in English English dictionary

The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals

granular protein in outermost layer of endosperm of many seeds or cereal grains

An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; supposed to be a modification of protoplasm

{i} protein particles found in seeds

aleuron

Hyphenation

al·eu·rone

Etymology

[ 'al-y&-"rOn ] (noun.) 1869. German Aleuron, from Greek, flour; akin to Armenian alam I grind.