Proteinaceous
adj
adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, pertaining to, or consisting of protein
"By enabling delivery fo active components beneath the skin, the sting and venom opened a bonanza of opportunities for the evolution of highly specific and active components, particularly proteinaceous materials."
Adjective
- 1 relating to or of the nature of protein wordnet
Example
More examples"By enabling delivery fo active components beneath the skin, the sting and venom opened a bonanza of opportunities for the evolution of highly specific and active components, particularly proteinaceous materials."
Etymology
From protein + -aceous.
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