zein

A prolamine protein derived from corn, used in the manufacture of various plastics, coatings, and lacquers.

A proteid obtained from maize, said to be allied to gluten. It has a yellowish color, and is soft, insipid, and elastic. It differs essentially from the gluten of wheat. Also zeine.

A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance.

A protein derived from corn / maize, having many industrial applications.