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conchiolin

[ kong-kahy-uh-lin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. a fibrous protein that forms the iridescent inner layer, as mother-of-pearl, in the shells of mollusks.


conchiolin

/ kɒŋˈkaɪəlɪn /

noun

  1. a fibrous insoluble protein that forms the basic structure of the shells of molluscs. Formula: C 30 H 48 O 11 N 9
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conchiolin1

1865–70; conch + -i- + -ol- (< Latin -olus -ole 1 ) + -in 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conchiolin1

C19: from conch ; see -in
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Example Sentences

The mollusc deposits layers of aragonite and conchiolin, which together form nacre, also know as mother-of-pearl.

From BBC

In the first place, it should be understood that both conchiolin and aragonite are translucent, that is, they pass light to a certain extent.

Typical albuminoids are gelatin, keratin, elastin, fibroin, spongin and conchiolin.

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