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/ˈæljəˌɹoʊn/ · noun
(biochemistry) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles..
Use aleurone when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Aleurone means (biochemistry) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles..
Common synonyms include peripheral endosperm.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use aleurone where its definition matches the intended context.
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