zeine

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zeine - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Zein \Ze"in\, n. [Cf. F. z['e]ine. See Zea.] (Chem.)
     A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained
     from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish,
     amorphous substance. [Formerly written zeine.]
     [1913 Webster]