Conchiolin Definition

kŏng-kīə-lĭn, kŏn-
noun
An albuminoid protein of mollusks, forming the main portion of the organic matrix of the shell.
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Origin of Conchiolin

  • conch –ol –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Conchiolin Sentence Examples

  • Typical albuminoids are gelatin, keratin, elastin, fibroin, spongin and conchiolin.

  • The shell consists of an organic basis the substance of which is called conchiolin, impregnated with carbonate of lime, with a small proportion, I-2%, of phosphate of lime.

  • On the outside of the shell is a non-calcified layer of conchiolin called the periostracum, secreted by the thickened edge of the mantle.

  • Nacre is made of two substances, aragonite -- which is translucent, giving the pearl its beautiful lustrous appearance and conchiolin -- which acts as a glue holding the layers of aragonite together.

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CCOCON

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NINLIN

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