Amydon

/ˈæmɪdɑn/ noun

Definition

Starch or a starch-like substance, especially as found in plants.

Etymology

From Greek a- (without) + mylos (mill), referring to the fine powder that doesn't need grinding. The term originally described the finely powdered starch substance extracted from grains and roots.

Kelly Says

Before we had chemistry, people called starch 'amydon' because they were amazed that this white powder didn't need to be ground further—it was already perfectly fine in its raw form!

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