aleurone

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al·eu·rone

A0190200 (ăl′yə-rōn′) also a·leu·ron (-rŏn′)n. The protein-rich outermost layer of the endosperm of certain seeds, especially cereal grains.

[From Greek aleuron, meal.]

al′eu·ron′ic (-rŏn′ĭk) adj.

al•eu•rone

(ˈæl yəˌroʊn, əˈlʊər oʊn)

also al•eu•ron

(-ˌrɒn, -ɒn)

n. the granulated protein that forms the outermost layer of grain. [1865–70; < Greek áleuron flour, meal] al`eu•ron′ic (-ˈrɒn ɪk) adj.

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aleurone - granular protein in outermost layer of endosperm of many seeds or cereal grainsprotein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"

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

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