Zein
biochemistry. a soft, yellow powder of simple proteins obtained from corn, used chiefly in the manufacture of textile fibers, plastics, and paper coatings.
a synthetic fiber produced from this protein.
historical examples
dietetics for nurses fairfax t. proudfit
alaeddin and the enchanted lamp john payne
alaeddin and the enchanted lamp john payne
northern nut growers -ssociation report of the proceedings at the various
the elements of agriculture george e. waring
the chemistry of plant life roscoe wilfred thatcher
alaeddin and the enchanted lamp john payne
noun
a protein of the prolamine group occurring in maize and used in the manufacture of plastics, paper coatings, adhesives, etc
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