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- [proh-lam-in, proh-luh-min]
- /proʊˈlæm ɪn, ˈproʊ lə mɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-lam-in, proh-luh-min]
- /proʊˈlæm ɪn, ˈproʊ lə mɪn/
Definition of prolamin word
- noun prolamin any of the class of simple proteins, as gliadin, hordein, or zein, found in grains, soluble in dilute acids, alkalis, and alcohols, and insoluble in water, neutral salt solutions, and absolute alcohol. 1
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Origin of prolamin
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; prol(ine) + am(monia) + -in2
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Parts of speech for Prolamin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prolamin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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