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Paramylum

Par-am′y-lum

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
παρά
beside + [GREEK] starch.]
(Chem.)
A substance resembling starch, found in the green frothy scum formed on the surface of stagnant water.

Definition 2024

paramylum

paramylum

English

Noun

paramylum ‎(uncountable)

  1. A substance resembling starch, found in the green frothy scum formed on the surface of stagnant water.

Etymology

para- +‎ amylum

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