retrogradation (0 synonym found)

Definition of retrogradation:

(n) : Motion in a retrograde manner.
(n) : Decline, degradation.
(n) : (chemistry) A reaction that takes place in gelatinized starch when the amylose and amylopectin chains realign themselves, largely responsible for bread becoming stale.

Definition of retrogradation:

(n) : Motion in a retrograde manner.
(n) : Decline, degradation.
(n) : (chemistry) A reaction that takes place in gelatinized starch when the amylose and amylopectin chains realign themselves, largely responsible for bread becoming stale.

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