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Meanings of sea silk in English
Fine, rare fiber secreted by mollusks of the Pinnidae family.
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Examples for "byssus"
Examples for "byssus"
1
Two polyphenolic protein precursors of the byssus have been purified from the foot.
2
They are evidently of the nature of a byssus.
3
The byssus of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha is the key element of its adhesive strategy.
4
He sat bare-headed beneath a parasol of byssus which was carried by a Negro behind him.
5
The infection ultimately results in the loss of the byssus, with serious consequences for mussel farming yield.
1
A pair of gloves from pinna silk would cost $1.50, and stockings about $3.
2
"And did they succeed in making pinna silk, Josef?"
Usage of sea silk in English
1
Why, a beautiful pale sea green coat made of sea silk.
2
Background: Though there are many patents on silk, patents on sea silk are rare.