non-proteinaceous
|non-pro-tein-a-ceous|
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/nɒnˌproʊtiˈneɪʃəs/
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/nɒnˌprəʊtiˈneɪʃəs/
not protein-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-proteinaceous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'proteinaceous' which is derived from 'protein', indicating a substance that is not protein-based.
Historical Evolution
'non-proteinaceous' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'proteinaceous', a term used in scientific contexts to describe substances not related to proteins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to proteins', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consisting of or derived from protein.
The cell wall is non-proteinaceous, composed mainly of polysaccharides.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 03:50