rice polishings

noun plural

Definition of RICE POLISHINGS

: the inner bran layer of rice rubbed off in milling

1920

Medical Dictionary

noun plural

: the inner bran layer of rice rubbed off in milling and used as a source of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin—called also tikitiki

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