spongin

[ spuhn-jin ]

noun

1. a scleroprotein occurring in the form of fibers that form the skeleton of certain sponges.

spongin

/ ˈspʌndʒɪn /

noun

1. a fibrous horny protein that forms the skeletal framework of the bath sponge and related sponges

Word History and Origins

Origin of spongin¹

First recorded in 1865–70; sponge + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of spongin¹

C19: from German, from Latin spongia sponge + -in

Example Sentences

In other species the spongin is intermixed with spicules of silica, or of carbonate of lime, in various shapes.

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The amount of spongin present is also different in different species.

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The consistency of a sponge depends on two factors—the number of spicules present, and the amount of spongin.

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Spicules forming triangular meshes and occasionally arranged in vertical lines several spicules broad but without spongin.

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You better hustle ahead with your spongin' off; I'm just about through here!

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