AMYLUM
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Amylum.
Amylum - as a noun
A complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
starchHypernyms (Closely Related)
polyosepolysaccharideHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Some people use amylum as a substitute for cornstarch in recipes."
"In the textile industry, amylum is used for sizing fabrics and making them more resistant to creasing."
"The pharmaceutical industry utilizes amylum as an excipient in tablet formulations."
"Certain types of amylum are used in the brewing process to clarify beer."
"The chef used amylum to thicken the sauce."
Word Game Points
Is AMYLUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, amylum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AMYLUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is AMYLUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, amylum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAMYLUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is AMYLUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, amylum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAMYLUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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