nonprotein

/nɑnˈprəʊtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound in a plant or animal that is not composed of protein.

“The researcher focused on isolating nonproteins from the plant’s extract for further study.”

2. adjective

Not containing or composed of protein.

“The nonprotein fibers in the fabric made it soft and comfortable to wear.”

Synonyms

  • amino acid-free
  • non-protein

Antonyms

  • proteic
  • proteinaceous