"proteinaceous" meaning in English

See proteinaceous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more proteinaceous [comparative], most proteinaceous [superlative]
Etymology: protein + -aceous Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|protein|aceous}} protein + -aceous Head templates: {{en-adj}} proteinaceous (comparative more proteinaceous, superlative most proteinaceous)
  1. Of, pertaining to, or consisting of protein Translations (Translations): białkowy (Polish), proteinowy (Polish)
    Sense id: en-proteinaceous-en-adj-E1TUk7Fa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -aceous

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