adjective
- of, relating to, or containing aleurone (a protein-rich substance found in plant seeds and grains)
Usage: technical; botany
Examples
- The aleuronic layer of wheat grains is rich in proteins and minerals.
- Aleuronic cells store nutrients that nourish the developing seedling.
- The aleuronic material in seeds provides essential amino acids for germination.
- Researchers studied the aleuronic composition of different grain varieties.