Nuclein

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Nuclein \Nu"cle*in\, n. (Physiol. Chem.)
     A constituent of the nuclei of all cells, containing protein
     and nucleic acid. It is a colorless amorphous substance,
     readily soluble in alkaline fluids and especially
     characterized by its comparatively large content of
     phosphorus. It also contains nitrogen and sulphur.


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