Gluten Definition

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

"Gluten" in song lyrics

See how gluten is used in real songs:

  • "what is gluten"
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  • "foods with gluten"
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  • "foods without gluten"
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Usage tips for "gluten"

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