Fecula

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Description

An old term that has been used for Starch, insect feces, and burnt lees of wine.

Synonyms and Related Terms

starch; fécula (Esp.); fécule (Fr.); amido (It); amylaceous matter

Additional Information

S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.

Authority

  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
  • Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

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