hydrophobin en · NOUN
Etymology
From hydrophobe + -in.
Meanings
- Any of a class of small, cysteine-rich proteins that are expressed only by filamentous fungi, known for their capability of forming a hydrophobic coating on the surface of an object
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydrophobins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |