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zein

/zee-in/US // ˈzi ɪn //UK // (ˈziːɪn) //

泽恩,泽仁

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Biochemistry. a soft, yellow powder of simple proteins obtained from corn, used chiefly in the manufacture of textile fibers, plastics, and paper coatings.
    • : a synthetic fiber produced from this protein.

Examples

  • Meanwhile, residents of Bracha settlement attacked Burin village, throwing Molotov cocktails at Bashir al-Zein's home.

  • When he came in to Zein ul Asnam, the latter rose to him and received him with the utmost reverence.

  • The protein of wheat is called gluten—that of Indian corn is zein—that of beans and peas is legumin.

  • Mahomed Zein had not followed the example of some of his followers, and died fighting to the last.

  • Many prisoners were captured, including the Dervish leader, Mohammed Zein.

  • Examples of these proteins may be seen in the gliadin of wheat, zein of corn, and hordein of barley.