Associations to the word «Proteid»

Wiktionary

PROTEID, noun. (biochemistry) A complex biomolecule predominantly made of polypeptides. Found in all living matter.
PROTEID, noun. Any organic material rich in proteid molecules considered a dietary source of essential amino acids.
PROTEID, noun. (obsolete) A protein.
PROTEID, noun. (obsolete) An essential nitrogen-containing component of organic matter.
PROTEID, adjective. Of or pertaining to proteins.
PROTEID, adjective. Containing protein.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats