keratin

Meanings

• noun

  A fibrous structural protein, mainly found in the hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with keratin
caratin , ataraxia

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Variants

List of all variants of keratin that leads to same result
keratin , keratinous , keratins

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Etymology

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From Greek kératīn, kéras 'horn, hair'.

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Trivia

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1. Keratin is the second most abundant protein in the human body, after collagen.

2. Keratin fibers are resistant to water and most enzymes, making them ideal for use in various industries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hair: Keratin is the primary structural component of hair.

2. Nails: Keratin is also the main component of nails.

3. Skin: Keratin provides strength and protection to the outer layer of skin.

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Culture

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Keratin has been widely used in various industries such as cosmetics, textiles, and food. In cosmetics, keratin treatments are used to improve hair condition and reduce frizziness. In textiles, keratin fibers are used to produce artificial leather and fabric. In food industry, keratin is used as a stabilizer and thickener.

How to Memorize "keratin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strand of hair or a nail. Imagine the microscopic structure of keratin fibers providing strength and elasticity to these structures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word keratin with the words hair, nails, and skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase: 'Keratin keeps hair, nails, and skin, strong and shiny'.

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