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Definition
The germ or embryo of a plant seed.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the biological component of seeds that develops into a new plant. It is most frequently encountered in the context of health foods, particularly when discussing brown rice or wheat germ. The term is technical but widely understood by the general public due to its prominence on food packaging labels.
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This rice keeps the germ, so its nutritional value is very high.
Do you know what vitamins are inside the germ?
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