ZEIN
Etymology
Noun
zein (countable and uncountable, plural zeins)
A protein derived from corn/maize, having many industrial applications.
Anagrams
• Inez, nize, zine
Source: Wiktionary
Ze"in, n. Etym: [Cf. F. zé\'8bne. See Zea.] (Chem.)
Definition: A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance. [Formerly written zeine.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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