silver protein

/ˌsɪlvər ˌproʊˈtin/
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Definitions of silver protein
  1. noun
    a colloid preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide; used in aqueous solution as an antibacterial agent
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    type of:
    colloid
    a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
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