prolamin

noun

pro·​la·​min ˈprō-lə-mən 

-ˌmēn

variants or prolamine

: any of various simple proteins (such as zein) that are found especially in grass seeds and are soluble in alcohol

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary proline + ammonia + -in entry 1, -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

prolamin

noun

pro·​la·​min

variants or prolamine

ˈprō-lə-mən  -ˌmēn 

: any of various simple proteins that are found especially in the seeds of grasses and are soluble in alcohol