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gluten

noun glu·ten \ˈglü-t^ən\

: a substance in wheat and flour that holds dough together

Full Definition of GLUTEN

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

— glu·ten·ous \ˈglüt-nəs, ˈglü-t^ən-əs\ adjective

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Latin glutin-, gluten glue — more at clay

First Known Use: 1803

Medical Dictionary

noun glu·ten \ˈglüt-^ən\

: a gluey protein substance especially of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky

—glu·ten·ous \ˈglüt-nəs, -^ən-əs\ adjective

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