ze·in (z   n)n. A prolamine protein derived from corn, used in the manufacture of various plastics, coatings, and lacquers. [New Latin Z a, corn genus (from Latin za, emmer, from Greek zeia, one-seeded wheat, barley; see yewo- in Indo-European roots) + -in.] |
zein [ˈziːɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a protein of the prolamine group occurring in maize and used in the manufacture of plastics, paper coatings, adhesives, etc.
[from New Latin zēa maize, from Latin: a kind of grain, from Greek zeia barley]
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