ZEINS

Noun

zeins

plural of zein

Anagrams

• zines

Source: Wiktionary


ZEIN

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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