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Agene

Agene

1 9.9
A yellow strong-smelling chemical once used to bleach and age flour
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • The Agene used in the bakery was highly effective.

Examples

  • The use of Agene was discontinued after concerns about its safety.

  • Samples of flour treated with Agene showed changes in texture and color.

  • Many bakeries once used Agene to improve the appearance of their flour.

  • Many flour producers have stopped using Agene due to safety concerns.

  • The chemical Agene is known for its strong, distinctive smell.

  • After mixing the Agene into the flour, the bakers noticed a significant improvement in color.

  • Agene was commonly used to bleach flour and improve its appearance.

Synonyms

nitrogen trichloride
vsAgene
  • Specialized
8.0

A yellow chemical with a strong smell that can irritate eyes and lungs and was once used to bleach flour

is the trade name rather than the chemical name for the same substance

Surface Forms

Agene singular
Agenes plural

Etymology

Agene looks like the common word agent, which means 'a thing that acts'. A helpful way to remember Agene is that it was a chemical 'agent' used to bleach and age flour, so the name reminds you it 'acts on' the flour.