PROTAMINS

Noun

protamins

plural of protamin

Source: Wiktionary


PROTAMIN

Pro"ta*min, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: An amorphous nitrogenous substance found in the spermatic fluid of salmon. It is soluble in water, which an alkaline reaction, and unites with acids and metallic bases.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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