aleuronic

/æləˈrɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to aleurone, especially a type of cell in a plant grain.

“The aleuronic layer of the wheat grain is crucial for nutrient storage.”

2. noun

A type of cell in a plant grain.

“A scanning electron microscope was used to study the aleuronic cells of the barley grain.”

Synonyms

  • aleurone
  • endosperm

Antonyms

  • amyloid
  • starchy