Glutelin Definition
glo͝otə-lĭn
noun
Any of a class of simple proteins that are found in cereal grains and are soluble in dilute acids or bases. Glutelins are a major component of gluten in wheat.
American Heritage Medicine
Other Word Forms of Glutelin
Noun
Singular:
glutelin
Plural:
glutelinsOrigin of Glutelin
Alteration of glutenin glutelin found in wheat (probably influenced by globulin) gluten –in
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to glutelin using the buttons below.