Gluten

Pronunciation: /ˈɡluːtən/

Definitions of gluten

noun a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough

Example Sentences

A1 Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains.

A2 Some people have to avoid gluten because they are allergic to it.

B1 Gluten-free products are becoming more popular in supermarkets.

B2 It can be challenging to find gluten-free options when dining out.

C1 Individuals with celiac disease must strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet.

C2 There is ongoing research to develop new methods for detecting gluten in food products.

Examples of gluten in a Sentence

formal Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains.

informal I try to avoid gluten because it upsets my stomach.

slang Gluten is like the enemy for people with celiac disease.

figurative The gluten of negativity can weigh you down if you let it.

Grammatical Forms of gluten

• past tense: glutened
• plural: glutens
• comparative: more gluten
• superlative: most gluten
• present tense: glutens
• future tense: will gluten
• perfect tense: have gluten
• continuous tense: are glutening
• singular: gluten
• positive degree: gluten
• infinitive: to gluten
• gerund: glutening
• participle: glutened

Origin and Evolution of gluten

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gluten' originated from the Latin word 'gluten' which means 'glue' or 'sticky substance'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the sticky protein found in wheat and other grains, the term 'gluten' has evolved to become synonymous with a group of proteins found in cereal grains that can cause adverse reactions in some individuals, such as those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.