conchiolin

con·chi·o·lin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kong-kahy-uh-lin]
- /kɒŋˈkaɪ ə lɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kong-kahy-uh-lin]
- /kɒŋˈkaɪ ə lɪn/

Definitions of conchiolin word

noun conchiolin a fibrous insoluble protein that forms the basic structure of the shells of molluscs. Formula: C30H48O11N9 3
noun conchiolin an albuminoid protein of mollusks, forming the main portion of the organic matrix of the shell 3
noun conchiolin a fibrous protein that forms the iridescent inner layer, as mother-of-pearl, in the shells of mollusks. 1
noun conchiolin (biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins which, together with polysaccharides and calcium carbonate, makes up the shells of molluscs. 0

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Origin of conchiolin

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; conch + -i- + -ol- (< Latin -olus -ole1) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Conchiolin

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conchiolin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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