glutelin
[ gloot-l-in ]
/ ˈglut l ɪn /
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noun Biochemistry.
any of a group of simple proteins of vegetable origin, especially one from wheat.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for glutelin
glutelin
/ (ˈɡluːtɪlɪn) /
noun
any of a group of water-insoluble plant proteins found in cereals. They are precipitated by alcohol and are not coagulated by heatCompare gliadin
Word Origin for glutelin
C20: See gluten, -in
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