释义 |
spongin|ˈspʌndʒɪn| [f. sponge n.1 + -in.] The horny or fibrous substance found in the skeleton of sponges: = keratose n.
1868Watts Dict. Chem. V. 404 Spongin, Städeler's name for the organic matter of sponge. 1887Sollas in Encycl. Brit. XXII. 416 An axial fibre of organic matter,—probably of the same nature as spongiolin or spongin, the chief constituent of the fibres of horny sponges. 1888Rolleston & Jackson Anim. Life 252 Lamellae of Keratin or Spongin, a substance near akin chemically to silk. |