gluten
noun/ˈɡluːtən/
Frequency rank: #6,666 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that gives dough its elastic texture.
Example sentence
People with celiac disease must avoid foods that contain gluten.
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