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nonprotein

nonprotein

6.9
A substance that does not contain protein
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈproʊtiːn/
  • Specialized
: no proteico
  • Many nonproteins can influence the activity of enzymes.

Examples

  • The scientist analyzed the nonprotein content of the blood sample for further study.

  • Some nonprotein compounds can interfere with certain laboratory tests.

  • The nutritionist explained the difference between protein and nonprotein sources of nitrogen.

  • This solution contains a nonprotein component.

  • The scientist analyzed the nonprotein content of the blood sample for further study.

  • Some nonprotein compounds can interfere with certain laboratory tests.

  • The nutritionist explained the difference between protein and nonprotein sources of nitrogen.

Antonyms

protein
  • Specialized
470 2.8

Parts of food that help build and repair the body, like meat or beans

Surface Forms

nonprotein singular
nonproteins plural

Morphology

nonprotein = protein (transparent) = non + protein

This is a regular negative formation meaning 'without protein' and is straightforward from the base word.

Etymology

Nonprotein means 'not protein', built from non- 'not' plus protein, and is used in labs and nutrition to say a substance does not contain protein. So the label nonprotein simply tells you the compound or part is not made of protein.