Gliadines

/ɡliˈædɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gliadine; multiple molecules or types of the protein gliadine found in grains.

Etymology

From gliadine + -s (plural marker). Standard English pluralization of the chemistry term.

Kelly Says

Scientists sometimes use the plural 'gliadines' when discussing different varieties of this protein because they come in slightly different forms that behave differently in the body.

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