aleurone

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

1865/70; from Ancient Greek ἄλευρον (áleuron, “flour, meal”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /əˈl(j)ʊəɹəʊn/

Noun

aleurone (plural aleurones)

  1. (biochemistry) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
  2. The outer layer (and its major cell type and its specialized protein) of the endosperm.

Synonyms
  • (outer layer): peripheral endosperm

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

French

Noun

aleurone f (plural aleurones)

  1. aleurone

Italian

Noun

aleurone m (plural aleuroni)

  1. aleurone
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