What is another word for Fibroin?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪbɹɔ͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Fibroin is a protein found in silk fibers that gives them their strength and elasticity. When discussing fibroin, it may be helpful to know some synonyms for the word to avoid repeating it too many times. Some alternatives for the word fibroin include sericin, silk protein, and silk fibroin. Additionally, other proteins found in silk fibers include fibroicin, which is similar to fibroin but found in the gluey outer layer of silk cocoon fibers, and silk gland protein, which is secreted by silk glands in the silkworm. Knowing these synonyms can help expand one's vocabulary and understanding of silk fibers and the proteins involved in their formation.
