Prolamin Definition
prōlə-mĭn
noun
Any of a class of simple proteins soluble in alcohol and usually having a high proline and glutamine content, found in the grains of cereal crops such as wheat, rye, barley, corn, and rice.
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Other Word Forms of Prolamin
Noun
Singular:
prolaminPlural:
prolaminsOrigin of Prolamin
prol(ine) am(monia) –in
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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