glu·te·lin (gl  t -l n)n. Any of a class of simple proteins that are found in cereal grains and are soluble in dilute acids or bases. Glutelins are a major component of gluten in wheat. |
glutelin [ˈgluːtɪlɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of water-insoluble plant proteins found in cereals. They are precipitated by alcohol and are not coagulated by heat Compare gliadin
[See gluten, -in]
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| Noun | 1. | glutelin - a simple protein found in the seeds of cereals simple protein - a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed |
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