ZYMOME

Noun

zymome (uncountable)

(chemistry, obsolete) A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin; later called vegetable fibrin, vegetable albumin, or gluten casein.

Source: Wiktionary


Zy"mome, n. Etym: [Gr. (Old Chem.)

Definition: A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin; -- now called vegetable fibrin, vegetable albumin, or gluten casein.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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