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endosperm Definition

endo·sperm (endō spʉrm′)

noun

a tissue which surrounds the developing embryo of a seed and provides food for its growth

Etymology: endo- + sperm

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endosperm Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • wheat: Farina - Coarsely ground endosperm of hard wheat 's.
  • grain: Production of flour The endosperm of the wheat grain contains all the material used by the baker.

Adjective modifier

  • white: Brown flour - produced through the inclusion of bran along with the white endosperm.
  • starchy: White flour - made from the starchy endosperm only; bran and germ are removed as co-products.

Modifies a noun

  • fraction: Starch and gluten is obtained from the endosperm fraction and further processing of the starch fraction yields glucose syrups.

Noun used with modifier

  • rice: There was modest improvement in blood iron levels, showing that iron in rice endosperm is absorbed by the body.
  • ground: Farina - Coarsely ground endosperm of hard wheat's.