cornein

/kɔrnɛ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

“Researchers isolated the cornein enzyme from the digestive system of certain animals to study its function.”

2. noun

A rare or archaic term for a small stone or pebble.

“The old sailor picked up a cornein from the beach and used it as a makeshift weight.”

Synonyms

  • enzyme
  • pebble
  • peptide

Antonyms

  • macro-molecule
  • protein