GLIADIN

Etymology

Noun

gliadin (countable and uncountable, plural gliadins)

A minor protein (along with gluten and glutelin) in wheat; it may cause a toxic reaction in some people.

Synonym: glutin

Coordinate term: glutenin

Hyponym: prolamin

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Source: Wiktionary


Gli"a*din, n. Etym: [Gr. gliadine.] (Chem.)

Definition: Vegetable glue or gelatin; glutin. It is one of the constituents of wheat gluten, and is a tough, amorphous substance, which resembles animal glue or gelatin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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