prolamin
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noun \ˈprō-lə-mən, -ˌmēn\Definition of PROLAMIN
: any of various simple proteins (as zein) that are found especially in grass seeds and are soluble in alcohol
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pro·la·min or pro·la·mine \ˈprō-lə-mən, -ˌmēn\
Origin of PROLAMIN
International Scientific Vocabulary proline + ammonia + 1-in, 2-ine
First Known Use: 1908
pro·la·min
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PROLAMIN
: any of various simple proteins that are found especially in seeds and are insoluble in dehydrated alcohol or water
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