First Known Use: 1822
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zein
noun ze·in \ˈzē-ən\
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
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Origin of ZEIN
New Latin Zea, genus of grasses including corn, from Greek zeai, plural, wheat; akin to Sanskrit yava barley
Medical Dictionary
zein
noun ze·in \ˈzē-ən\
Medical Definition of ZEIN
: a protein from Indian corn that lacks lysine and tryptophan
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