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sericin

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Sericin (noun) means a protein that dissolves in water and holds together the two threads inside a strand of silk.

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A protein that dissolves in water and holds together the two threads inside a strand of silk.

"Processing the harvested cocoons begins with grading and then boiling them in soapy water to soften the sericin that binds the fibers together." — Elise Young, Yagaa: Reviving Sericulture in Southern Mexico (2026)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from a derivative of Latin sēricus.

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ricin

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"sericin" (noun) means a protein that dissolves in water and holds together the two threads inside a strand of silk.