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conchiolin
[ kong-kahy-uh-lin ]
noun
Biochemistry.
- a fibrous protein that forms the iridescent inner layer, as mother-of-pearl, in the shells of mollusks.
conchiolin
/ °ìɒŋˈ°ì²¹ÉªÉ™±ôɪ²Ô /
noun
- a fibrous insoluble protein that forms the basic structure of the shells of molluscs. Formula: C 30 H 48 O 11 N 9
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of conchiolin1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of conchiolin1
C19: from conch ; see -in
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The mollusc deposits layers of aragonite and conchiolin, which together form nacre, also know as mother-of-pearl.
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In the first place, it should be understood that both conchiolin and aragonite are translucent, that is, they pass light to a certain extent.
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Typical albuminoids are gelatin, keratin, elastin, fibroin, spongin and conchiolin.
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