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Meaning of elastin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Ελληνικά ελαστίνη
Español elastina
Suomi elastiini
Français élastine
Italiano elastina
Kiswahili elastini

Examples

“Our stomachs produce an enzyme specifically designed to break down elastin, a type of protein found in meat and nowhere else.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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