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proteid¹

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From prote(in) + -id(e). Originally introduced because of a perceived ambiguity over the use of protein.

noun proteids

  1. obsolete A protein. When strong nitric acid is added to an aqueous solution of any of the proteids, a white precipitate forms, which turns yellow on heating the liquid.

    Similar: protein molecule

adjective

  1. not comparable Of or pertaining to proteins.
  2. not comparable Containing protein.

proteid²

Where it comes from

From scientific Latin Proteus (genus name) + -id.

noun proteids

  1. A salamander of the family Proteidae, comprising the European olm (Proteus anguinus) and the mud puppy and waterdogs of North America (genus Necturus).

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"proteid." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/proteid. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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proteid. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/proteid

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"proteid." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/proteid.

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@misc{proteid_2026,
  title = {proteid},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/proteid},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}