gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglü-tᵊn How to pronounce gluten (audio)
: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
glutenous
ˈglü-tə-nəs How to pronounce gluten (audio)
ˈglüt-nəs
adjective

Examples of gluten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buttermilk also tenderizes the gluten, making for a softer, less tough biscuit. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 The Purely Organic Products fertilizer also contains potassium, which is responsible for healthy development of your lawn's roots.1 Instead of using synthetic substances to feed your yard, though, this fertilizer is derived from corn gluten meal, urea, and potassium acetate—all natural ingredients. Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023 Changed cleaning solutions, avoided wheat gluten, and banned food with certain dyes. Dan Musgrave, Longreads, 9 May 2023 The acidity of buttermilk helps to tenderize the gluten in the flour, which results in fluffier pancakes. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023 Apparently, the vinegar helps to strengthen the gluten in the flour, giving it just enough structure to hold together while also working with the baking soda to make the cake rise. Beth Branch, Country Living, 8 May 2023 While most asafoetida is blended with wheat or rice flour to safeguard against any caking, Burlap & Barrel blends theirs with turmeric, making their version a great option for those who want to avoid gluten or grains. Priya Krishna, Bon Appétit, 2 Apr. 2023 Along with the pork, these muffins, shockingly good considering the lack of gluten and butter, should start every meal. oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2022 For gluten-free diets, a veggie base could be slices of eggplant, zucchini or portobello mushrooms. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin glutin-, gluten glue — more at clay

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gluten was in 1803

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Cite this Entry

“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

gluten

noun
glu·​ten ˈglüt-ᵊn How to pronounce gluten (audio)
: a tough elastic protein substance in flour especially from wheat that holds together dough and makes it sticky

Medical Definition

gluten

noun
glu·​ten ˈglüt-ᵊn How to pronounce gluten (audio)
: a gluey protein substance especially of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky
glutenous adjective

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