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proteinaceous

/ˌproʊ.tɪˈneɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does proteinaceous mean?

adjective

Relating to or consisting of protein; having the properties of a protein.

Example

"The proteinaceous coating on the seeds helped them to germinate in the dry soil."

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