To remove the germ or embryo from a grain or seed; to deprive of germinating ability.
From de- (prefix meaning to remove) plus germinate (from Latin germinare, 'to sprout'), with -ate verb suffix.
Degerminating corn removes the nutritious germ oil, which extends shelf life but sacrifices nutrition—that's why whole grains are healthier than refined ones.
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