Meaning
A minor protein (along with gluten and glutelin) in wheat; it may cause a toxic reaction in some people.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
From Italian gloiodina, coined by G. Taddei in 1819 along with zymome. Compare glio- and gloeo-.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
glutin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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