granulose

/ˈɡɹænjʊləʊz/

granulose noun: the main constituent of the starch grain or granule, in distinction from the framework of cellulose. It is coloured blue by iodine, and is converted into dextrin and sugar by boiling acids and amylolytic ferments.

Noun

granulose (uncountable)

The main constituent of the starch grain or granule, in distinction from the framework of cellulose. It is coloured blue by iodine, and is converted into dextrin and sugar by boiling acids and amylolytic ferments.

Adjective

granulose (comparative more granulose, superlative most granulose)

granular

granulose meaning in Tamil

granulose in Tamil

சிறுமணி போன்ற, சிறுமணி சார்ந்த

Forms of granulose

comparative	more granulose
superlative	most granulose

Origin of granulose

From granule + -ose.

Words formed from granulose

Questions about granulose

What does granulose mean?: Granulose means the main constituent of the starch grain or granule, in distinction from the framework of cellulose. It is coloured blue by iodine, and is converted into dextrin and sugar by boiling acids and amylolytic ferments.
What is granulose in Tamil?: Granulose in Tamil is சிறுமணி போன்ற, சிறுமணி சார்ந்த. See Granulose meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is granulose?: Granulose can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce granulose?: Granulose is pronounced /ˈɡɹænjʊləʊz/.

Words near granulose in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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