PROTEINACEOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or of the nature of protein

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

protein (any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes)

Derivation:

protein (any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes)

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