proteinaceous

adjective

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pro·tein·a·ceous | \ ˌprō-tə-ˈnā-shəs

; ˌprō-ˌtē(-ə)-ˈnā-shəs

Definition of proteinaceous

: of, relating to, containing, resembling, or being protein

Examples of proteinaceous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the aid of a high-resolution microscope, the researchers pieced together how the proteinaceous pair defend against bacteria. — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2021 As Fulton explains, the layers of proteinaceous glue and paint that lend the models an aura of authenticity can shrink, delaminate and even pull away from the glass when subjected to dry conditions. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 29 Aug. 2019 Bitter, salty, and the proteinaceous flavor umami all set off their own neural cascades. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, 16 May 2018

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