prolamine

pro·lam·in

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-lam-in, proh-luh-min]
- /proʊˈlæm ɪn, ˈproʊ lə mɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-lam-in, proh-luh-min]
- /proʊˈlæm ɪn, ˈproʊ lə mɪn/

Definitions of prolamine word

noun prolamine any of the class of simple proteins, as gliadin, hordein, or zein, found in grains, soluble in dilute acids, alkalis, and alcohols, and insoluble in water, neutral salt solutions, and absolute alcohol. 1
noun prolamine any of a group of simple plant proteins, including gliadin, hordein, and zein 0
noun prolamine any of a class of proteins found esp. in the seeds of cereals, insoluble in water and absolute alcohol, but soluble in 70% alcohol 0

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Origin of prolamine

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; prol(ine) + am(monia) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Prolamine

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prolamine popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% 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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