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glutelin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡluː.tə.lɪn/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A minor protein (along with gluten and gliadin) in wheat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a simple protein found in the seeds of cereals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: simple protein

History

Etymology

Blend of gluten + globulin.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: グルテリン (guruterin) — protein