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amylaceous

/ˌæmɪˈleɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does amylaceous mean?

adjective

Resembling or containing starch; amylaceous substances are those that contain starch, such as the endosperm of grains.

Example

"The amylaceous powder was used to thicken the sauce."

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