proteinaceous
adjective
pro·tein·a·ceous
ˌprō-tə-ˈnā-shəs 
ˌprō-ˌtē(-ə)-ˈnā-shəs
ˌprō-ˌtē(-ə)-ˈnā-shəs
: of, relating to, containing, resembling, or being protein
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Once in the gut, the larvae shed their proteinaceous coats upon exposure to the stomach acids and migrate to the mucosa of the bowels to mature into adults.
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Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2016
With the aid of a high-resolution microscope, the researchers pieced together how the proteinaceous pair defend against bacteria.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2021
As Fulton explains, the layers of proteinaceous glue and paint that lend the models an aura of authenticity can shrink, delaminate and even pull away from the glass when subjected to dry conditions.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 29 Aug. 2019
Bitter, salty, and the proteinaceous flavor umami all set off their own neural cascades.
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 16 May 2018
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Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2016
With the aid of a high-resolution microscope, the researchers pieced together how the proteinaceous pair defend against bacteria.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2021
As Fulton explains, the layers of proteinaceous glue and paint that lend the models an aura of authenticity can shrink, delaminate and even pull away from the glass when subjected to dry conditions.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 29 Aug. 2019
Bitter, salty, and the proteinaceous flavor umami all set off their own neural cascades.
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 16 May 2018
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proteinaceous
adjective
pro·tein·aceous
ˌprōt-ᵊn-ˈā-shəs
ˌprō-ˌtēn-
ˌprō-ˌtēn-
ˌprōt-ē-ən-
: of, relating to, resembling, or being protein
proteinaceous materials
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