bioprotein en · NOUN
Etymology
From bio- + protein.
Meanings
- Protein produced as a byproduct of an industrial process such as fermentation; it is used as an animal feed, and it has potential to be used as a food ingredient in contexts where market demand for it exists.
- Protein produced by life, called by this name only when contrasted with synthetic protein produced in vitro.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bioproteins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |