Aleuroscope

/ˌæl.ə.roʊˈskoʊp/ noun

A microscope or optical instrument specifically designed to examine flour or the aleurone content and structure of grains.

From Greek 'aleuron' meaning flour combined with '-scope' meaning to view or examine. This specialized instrument was developed in the 19th century as flour quality became important for industrial baking.

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