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zein

ze.in \'ze--*n\ n [NL Zea, genus including Indian corn, fr. Gk wheat; akin 
   to Skt yavaX barley : a protein from Indian corn used in making textile 
   fibers, plastics, prin ting inks, coatings (as varnish), and adhesives and 
   sizes