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avidin

/ˈeɪvɪdɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does avidin mean?

noun

A protein found in egg whites that is used as a binder in some foods and as a reagent in biochemistry. It is also used as a marker in some immunological assays.

Example

"The chef used avidin to bind the sauce to the pasta."

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