Deglutinate

/dɪˈɡluːtɪneɪt/ verb

Definition

To remove gluten or gluten-like sticky substances from something.

Etymology

From de- (remove) + glutinate (to glue together), from Latin gluten (glue). Created in modern chemistry to describe the removal of adhesive compounds.

Kelly Says

This word was born in the lab—it's what scientists call the process of taking sticky stuff out of grain or other materials, though it's rarely used compared to the modern term 'degluten.'

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