dent corn

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Noun dent corn has 1 sense

dent corn, Zea mays indentata - corn whose kernels contain both hard and soft starch and become indented at maturity
--₁ is a kind of field corn

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Dent Corn

Noun

Definition: A type of maize with a dented or indented kernel typically used as livestock feed or processed into various corn-based products.

Sample Sentence:

"Farmers grow dent corn primarily for animal feed and ethanol production."

Adjective

Definition: Describing a type of corn with dented or indented kernels, commonly used for industrial purposes.

Sample Sentence:

"The dent corn industry plays a crucial role in the local economy."