amylose

am·y·lose

noun \ˈam-ə-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz\

Definition of AMYLOSE

1

: any of various polysaccharides (as starch or cellulose)

2

: a component of starch characterized by its straight chains of glucose units and by the tendency of its aqueous solutions to set to a stiff gel

3

: any of various compounds (C₆H₁₀O₅)_x obtained by the hydrolysis of starch