hordein (countable and uncountable, plural hordeins)
(organic compound) A glycoprotein found in barley and some other cereals.
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Source: Wiktionary
Hor"de*in, n. Etym: [L. hordeum barley.] (Chem.)
Definition: A peculiar starchy matter contained in barley. It is complex mixture. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
