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aleurone Definition

al·eu·rone (al′yo̵̅o̅ rōn′, ə lo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

finely granulated protein present in seeds generally and forming the outer layer of cereal seeds

Etymology: Ger aleuron < Gr, wheat meal, flour < alleein, to grind < IE base *al- > Arm alauri, a mill

aleurone Related Forms
al′·eu·ron′ic (--rän′ik) adjective
aleurone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • layer: This acts on the aleurone layer inside the seed coat to stimulate alpha-amylase production.