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Meaning of aleurone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

ˈæljəˌɹoʊn

Definitions

The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
countable, uncountable
The outer layer (and its major cell type and its specialized protein) of the endosperm.
countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Français aleurone

Gaeilge aileorón

Italiano aleurone

Português aleurona

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

aleuroplast Aleut Aleut Islands Aleut Peninsula Aleutian Aleutian disease

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