A protein or chemical compound found in or derived from conch shells and related mollusk shells.
From 'conch' with the suffix '-inin' (indicating a chemical or protein compound). A technical term in biochemistry.
Scientists are studying proteins like conchinin from shells because they might contain secrets to making super-strong materials—shells grow from liquid and end up harder than some ceramics, so understanding their chemistry could revolutionize materials science.
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