prolamine
/ˈprəʊləmiːn/ /ˈprəʊləmɪn/(also prolamin) Biochemistry
noun
Any of a class of proline-rich proteins which occur in the seeds of cereals and are characterized by solubility in strong alcohol solutions but insolubility in absolute alcohol or water.
Origin
Early 20th century. From prol- + -am- + -ine.