protean

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Synonyms: proteon, protea, protein, proteas, protan

Antonyms: proteon, protea, protein, proteas, protan

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Adjective

1. [[exceedingly|Exceedingly]] [[variable]]; [[readily]] [[assume|assuming]] [[different]] [[shape]]s or [[form]]s.
2. {{alt case of|en|Protean}}: of or relating to [[Proteus]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} A [[protein]] that has been slightly modified by [[water]], [[dilute]] [[acid]]{{,}} or [[enzyme]]s, but not modified to the extent of a [[metaprotein]].

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