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Noun: zein  zee-in
  1. A prolamin protein found in corn (maize), extracted as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance; used in plastics, adhesives, and food coatings
    "Zein-based coatings can improve the shelf life of fruits"

Derived forms: zeins

Encyclopedia: Zein