glutelin

American

[gloot-l-in] / ˈglut l ɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

any of a group of simple proteins of vegetable origin, especially one from wheat.

glutelin British

/ ˈɡluːtɪlɪn /

noun

any of a group of water-insoluble plant proteins found in cereals. They are precipitated by alcohol and are not coagulated by heat Compare gliadin

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Etymology

Origin of glutelin

1905–10; perhaps alteration of glutenin. See gluten, -in ²

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