chondrin Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water
WordNet
Chon"drin noun
Etymology
Gr. cartilage.Definitions
(Physiol. Chem.) A colorless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance, tasteless and odorless, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water. It is similar to gelatin, and is a large ingredient of commercial gelatin.
