peptone

American  

[pep-tohn] / ˈpɛp toʊn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. any of a class of diffusible, soluble substances into which proteins are converted by partial hydrolysis.

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peptone British  

/ pɛpˈtɒnɪk, ˈpɛptəʊn /

noun

1. biochem any of a group of compounds that form an intermediary group in the digestion of proteins to amino acids See also proteose

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Other Word Forms

• peptonoid
  noun
• peptonelike
  adjective
• peptonic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of peptone

1855–60; < German Pepton < Greek peptón, neuter of peptós cooked, digested, verbid of péptein

Example Sentences

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peptone

Luciferin seems to be either a peptone or a proteose.

From Time Magazine Archive

Weigh out peptone, 30 grammes, and emulsify it with 200 c.c. tap water, previously heated to about 60°C. 2.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Subcultivate such as appear to be composed of diphtheria bacilli in glucose peptone solution.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

If the milk is to be kept for any length of time, it should be brought to a boil, to prevent the formation of too much peptone, which renders the milk bitter.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Weigh out Witté's peptone, 40 grammes, and emulsify with 300 c.c. distilled water previously warmed to 60° C. 2.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)