n. [ Amylum + -gen. ] (Chem.) That part of the starch granule or granulose which is soluble in water. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ Amylum + genesis. ] The formation of starch. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. 1. Of or pertaining to amylogen. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. Forming starch; -- applied specif. to leucoplasts. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]