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sericin
Sericin is a specialized biochemical term used primarily in textile science and entomology. It describes the glue-like protein that binds silk filaments together, distinguishing it from fibroin, which provides the structural strength of the silk fiber.
In industrial contexts, the term is almost exclusively associated with the process of degumming, where the protein is removed to reveal the luster and softness of the raw silk. Because it is a specific chemical substance, it is treated as a mass noun and does not have a plural form in standard scientific usage.
Meanings
Examples
The raw silk thread is coated in a natural protein called sericin.
We need to remove the sericin from the fibers to make the fabric softer.
Does this face cream contain sericin for moisturizing the skin?
The process of degumming effectively dissolves the sericin layer.
I wonder if sericin can be used as a biocompatible adhesive in surgery.
Sericin acts as a glue that holds the silk filaments together in the cocoon.
The researcher analyzed the molecular weight of the extracted sericin.
Adding sericin to the formulation improves the water retention of the serum.