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Agene (Noun)

Meaning

A yellow pungent volatile oil (trade name Agene) formerly used for bleaching and aging flour.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Agene was used extensively in the production of bread during World War I.
  • The use of agene in flour production was eventually phased out due to its toxic properties.
  • Prior to being banned, agene was a common additive in the commercial flour milling industry.
  • Agene was responsible for worsening the condition of wheat flour by causing it to become stale more quickly.
  • Fears over the potential health risks associated with agene led to its eventual replacement by alternative bleaching agents.

Synonyms

  • Nitrogen Trichloride

Hypernyms

  • Trichloride

Related Words

  • Agenise (verb)
  • Agenize (verb)
  • Trade Name (noun)
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