TERMINOLOGY

FOR THE CONSERVATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS

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Conservation * Materials

STARCH
A family of molecules which consist of long chains of repeating units of sugar. Derived from different plant sources, once purified these molecules exist as white powder. When mixed with water and cooked, they produce a strong adhesive, known as paste.

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