sericin

ser·i·cin | \ ˈser-ə-sən

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Definition of sericin

: a gelatinous protein that cements the two fibroin filaments in a silk fiber

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Recent Examples on the Web Next, the cocoons are boiled to dissolve the sericin, the gummy substance holding the cocoon together, so the thread can be easily unwound. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "This Is the Wedding Dress Capital of the World," 12 Apr. 2017

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“Sericin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sericin. Accessed 1 Dec. 2020.

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