Glutelin Definition

glo͝otə-lĭn
noun
Any of a class of simple proteins that are found in cereal grains and are soluble in dilute acids or bases. Glutelins are a major component of gluten in wheat.
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Noun

Singular:
glutelin
Plural:
glutelins

Origin of Glutelin

  • Alteration of glutenin glutelin found in wheat (probably influenced by globulin) gluten –in

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

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