Retrogradation
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts14 letters
Definition of Retrogradation
noun
- Motion in a retrograde manner.
- Decline, degradation.
- A reaction that takes place in gelatinized starch when the amylose and amylopectin chains realign themselves, largely responsible for bread becoming stale.
"The major reason that bread stales is not moisture loss, but rather a process called retrogradation, in which the starch molecules in the bread crystallize."
Anagrams of Retrogradation
No exact anagrams found for "retrogradation". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "retrogradation" and rearranging:
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Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Retrogradation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Retrogradation"
Retrogradation is a 14-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Retrogradation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retrogradation" is a high-scoring word.