GLUTEN


Meaning of GLUTEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' glü-t ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin glutin-, gluten glue ― more at CLAY

Date: 1803

: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough

– glu · ten · ous \ ' glüt-n ə s, ' glü-t ə n- ə s \ adjective

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