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al·eu·rone
(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.
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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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| Noun | 1. |  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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