non-proteinous
|non-pro-te-in-ous|
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/ˌnɑːnˈproʊtiənəs/
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/ˌnɒnˈprəʊtiːənəs/
not containing protein
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-proteinous' is formed from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'proteinous' meaning 'containing protein'.
Historical Evolution
'non-proteinous' was created in modern English by combining 'non-' and 'proteinous', following the pattern of scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not containing protein', and this meaning has remained unchanged in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or relating to protein; lacking protein.
The solution is non-proteinous and will not react with the enzyme.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 00:12