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Fingernails are made from a protein called "Keratin".

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What material is fingernail made of?

The human fingernail is made almost entirely of a protein known as keratin. The same is true of human hair.


Is fingernail one word?

No, "fingernail" is not one word. It is a compound word made up of two words: "finger" and "nail."


Is a fingernail a mineral?

No, a fingernail is not considered a mineral. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure, whereas a fingernail is made up of keratin, a protein produced by living organisms.


Is fingernail a compound word?

Yes, the word 'fingernail' is a compound word, a word made of two or more individual words that merge to form a noun with a meaning of its own.


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How do you say fingernail in French?

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What is the length of your index fingernail?

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Composition for exoskeleton for a grasshoper?

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Can marijuana get in your system if it get in your fingernail?

no youd have to inhale it. the fingernail hase no opening.