nonprotein

adjective non·pro·tein \ˈnän-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprō-tē-ən\

Definition of NONPROTEIN

: not being or derived from protein <the nonprotein part of an enzyme> <nonprotein nitrogen>

See nonprotein defined for kids

1926

Medical Dictionary

adjective non·pro·tein \ˈnän-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən\

: not being or derived from protein <the nonprotein part of an enzyme>

Next Word in the Dictionary: nonprovenPrevious Word in the Dictionary: non prosequiturAll Words Near: nonprotein

What made you want to look up nonprotein? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears