Amylaceous (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling starch.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The amylaceous sap of the pithy stem made it a useful plant for making natural adhesives.
- The amylaceous properties of the root made it a good thickening agent for soups and stews.
- The amylaceous coating on the seed helped to retain moisture and aid in germination.
- The texture of the amylaceous paste was smooth and gel-like, making it a good substitute for synthetic thickeners.
- The amylaceous residue left on the fabric after washing made it stiff and prone to wrinkling.