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proteinaceous

pro·tein
P p

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-teen, -tee-in]
    • /ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn/
    • /prˌəʊtɪnˈeɪʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-teen, -tee-in]
    • /ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn/

Definitions of proteinaceous word

  • noun proteinaceous Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism. 1
  • noun proteinaceous the plant or animal tissue rich in such molecules, considered as a food source supplying essential amino acids to the body. 1
  • noun proteinaceous (formerly) a substance thought to be the essential nitrogenous component of all organic bodies. 1
  • adjective proteinaceous Biochemistry. of the nature of or containing protein. 1
  • adjective proteinaceous of, having to do with, or resembling protein 0

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Origin of proteinaceous

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < German Protein < Greek prōte(îos) primary + German -in -in2; replacing proteine < French

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proteinaceous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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