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degermed

degermed

7.2
Grain or flour with the small inner seed part removed
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈdʒɜrmd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desgerminado
  • The flour is degermed to extend its shelf life and prevent spoilage.

Examples

  • Many breakfast cereals are made from degermed corn to create a smoother texture.

  • Some people prefer degermed grains for baking because they produce lighter bread.

  • The chef prefers using degermed flour for his recipes.

  • You can buy degermed corn from the health store.

  • Many breakfast cereals are made from degermed corn to create a smoother texture.

  • The flour is degermed to extend its shelf life and prevent spoilage.

  • Some people prefer degermed grains for baking because they produce lighter bread.

How Refined

refined
  • Specialized
1 3.5
degermed
  • Specialized
7.2

Surface Forms

degermed positive

Morphology

degermed = degerm (semi-transparent) = de + germ + ed

The form is the regular past-participle/adjectival '-ed' on the verb 'degerm', and 'degerm' is clearly de- + germ.

Etymology

Degermed in food uses de- 'remove' and germ 'small part that can grow' (you can see the same root in germinate), so think of removing the tiny growing part of a grain. That's why degermed grain has had that part taken out to make flour smoother and last longer.