Gluten

['gluːt(ə)n] or ['ɡlutn]

Definition

(noun.) a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough.

Inputed by Alex--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The viscid, tenacious substance which gives adhesiveness to dough.

Inputed by Gustav

Definition

n. the nitrogenous part of the flour of wheat and other grains insoluble in water.—ns. Glu′tin Glī′adin the separable viscid constituent of wheat-gluten soluble in alcohol.

Edited by Christine