zymome
A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling leguminA glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin.
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete, uncountable)A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin.
Origin
Coined in 1819 by G. Taddei, along with gliadine. Compare zymo-.Coined in 1819 by G. Taddei, along with gliadine. Compare zymo-.
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Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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