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gluten

/ˈɡluːtn̩/

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noun

面筋，谷蛋白。

Fibrin (formerly considered as one of the "animal humours").

Examples :

"While outdated in modern science, historical texts often described "gluten" as a vital fluid, akin to the other humours thought to balance the body. "

虽然在现代科学中这种说法已经过时，但历史文献常常将“面筋”（谷蛋白）描述为一种重要的体液，类似于当时认为可以平衡身体的其他体液。

physiology substance body medicine biochemistry food

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noun

面筋，麸质

Any gluey, sticky substance.

Examples :

"Many people with celiac disease avoid foods containing gluten because it makes them sick. "

许多患有乳糜泻的人避免食用含有面筋的食物，因为它会让他们感到不适。

substance material food

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noun

面筋，麸质

The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread.

Examples :

"Many people with celiac disease avoid bread because it contains gluten. "

许多患有乳糜泻的人不吃面包，因为它含有面筋 (miànjīn / fūzhì)。

food substance material chemistry biochemistry agriculture

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noun

面筋，麸质.

A gluey, sticky mass of clay, bitumen etc.

Examples :

"The construction worker struggled to remove the gluten of sticky clay from his boots after working in the muddy pit. "

建筑工人在泥坑里工作后，费力地从靴子上刮掉那层黏糊糊的像面筋一样的泥巴。

material substance