Definitions for prolamins

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prolamins pro·lam·in

Spelling: [proh-lam-in, proh-luh-min]

IPA: /proʊˈlæm ɪn, ˈproʊ lə mɪn/

Prolamins is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 740 anagrams from letters in prolamins (ailmnoprs).

Definitions for prolamins

noun

1. 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.

Origin of prolamins

First recorded in 1905-10; prol(ine) + am(monia) + -in²