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Definition of Zein

1. n. A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance.

2. n. A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance.

Definition of Zein

1. Noun. A protein derived from corn / maize, having many industrial applications. ¹

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Definition of Zein

1. a simple protein [n -S]

Medical Definition of Zein

1. A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance. [Formerly written zeine. Origin: Cf. F. Zeine. See Zea. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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