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1. (n.) zein
a soft, yellow powder of simple proteins obtained from corn, used chiefly in the manufacture of textile fibers, plastics, and paper coatings.
2. zein
a synthetic fiber produced from this protein.
Etymology: (1815–25; < NL Ze(a) maize genus < Gk zeiá wheat; c. Skt yáva grain)
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1. (noun) zein
a nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance
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1. zein
A group of alcohol-soluble seed storage proteins from the endosperm of corn.
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