HORDEINS

Noun

hordeins

plural of hordein

Source: Wiktionary


HORDEIN

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



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