Definition of zein
:a protein from corn that lacks lysine and tryptophan and is used especially in making textile fibers, plastics, printing inks, coatings, and adhesives and sizes
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of zein
New Latin Zea, genus of grasses including corn, from Greek zeai, plural, wheat; akin to Sanskrit yava barley
Medical Dictionary
zein
play
noun
ze·in
\
ˈzē-ən
\
medical Definition of zein
:a protein from Indian corn that lacks lysine and tryptophan
Learn More about zein
-
See words that rhyme with zein Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about zein
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up zein? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!