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retrogradation

Retrogradation (noun) means Motion in a retrograde manner.

noun
1
Motion in a retrograde manner.
2
Decline, degradation.
3
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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What is the meaning of retrogradation?

"retrogradation" (noun) means motion in a retrograde manner.

What are the different meanings of retrogradation?

"retrogradation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Motion in a retrograde manner; 2. Decline, degradation; 3. 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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