nonprotein

adjective

non·​pro·​tein ˌnän-ˈprō-ˌtēn How to pronounce nonprotein (audio)
-ˈprō-tē-ən
: not being or derived from protein
the nonprotein part of an enzyme
nonprotein nitrogen

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonprotein was in 1926

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“Nonprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonprotein. Accessed 9 Feb. 2023.

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nonprotein

adjective
non·​pro·​tein -ˈprōˌtēn How to pronounce nonprotein (audio)
-ˈprōt-ē-ən
: not being or derived from protein
the nonprotein part of an enzyme
nonprotein nitrogen

Medical Definition

nonprotein

adjective
non·​pro·​tein ˈnän-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən How to pronounce nonprotein (audio)
: not being or derived from protein
the nonprotein part of an enzyme
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