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ossein

Syllabification: (os·se·in)
Pronunciation: /ˈäsē-in/
Definition of ossein

noun

Biochemistry
  • the collagen of bones, used for glues and gelatin, derived by dissolving the mineral content in an acid solution.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin osseus 'bony' + -in1

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