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avidin

Syllabification: (av·i·din)
Pronunciation: /ˈavidin/

Definition of avidin

noun

Biochemistry
  • a protein found in raw egg white, which combines with biotin and hinders its absorption.

Origin:

1940s: from avid + -in1

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