Paramylum

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:48:41

Par*am"y*lum (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. beside + starch.] Chem.

A substance resembling starch, found in the green frothy scum formed on the surface of stagnant water.

 

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