zein

zein
/zee"in/, n.
1. Biochem. a soft, yellow powder of simple proteins obtained from corn, used chiefly in the manufacture of textile fibers, plastics, and paper coatings.
2. a synthetic fiber produced from this protein.
[1815-25; < NL Ze(a) the maize genus (L: emmer < Gk zeiá barley, wheat; c. Skt yáva grain) + -IN2]

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