Meaning Of The Word Spongin

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Spongin Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Spongin?

spongin in American English
a sulfur-containing protein making up the resilient fibrous network that forms the skeleton in many sponges
noun: a scleroprotein occurring in the form of fibers that form the skeleton of certain sponges

spongin in British English
noun: a fibrous horny protein that forms the skeletal framework of the bath sponge and related sponges

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