noun
gluten
GLOO-tuhn
noun
1
A protein found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the stretchy texture of dough.
"People with celiac disease must avoid foods containing gluten."
"Kneading bread dough develops the gluten, giving the loaf its chewy texture."
How to Use Gluten
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe protein in wheat that makes bread dough stretchy and chewy.
Common pairings
gluten-free
gluten intolerance
gluten allergy
Word Forms
glutens plural
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Etymology
From Latin gluten, meaning "glue" — the same root that gives us the word "glue" itself.