protein-based substance

noun
UK /ˈprəʊ.tiːn beɪst ˈsʌb.stəns/
US /ˈproʊ.tiːn beɪst ˈsʌb.stəns/

A protein-based substance is a material made mostly from protein, which is something your body uses to grow and stay strong.

Silk is a protein-based substance that comes from silkworms.

SYNONYMS

protein materialprotein compoundprotein-rich materialprotein product

RELATED WORDS

proteinamino acidcollagenkeratinbiomaterial

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A food or ingredient whose main building block is protein.

Eggs and fish are protein-based substances that help build muscle.

3. A material used in medicine or science that is made from protein.

The scientist studied a protein-based substance for making new bandages.

4. A natural fiber like silk or wool that is made of protein.

Wool is a protein-based substance used to make warm sweaters.