PEPTONIZE

Etymology

Verb

peptonize (third-person singular simple present peptonizes, present participle peptonizing, simple past and past participle peptonized)

(physiology, biochemistry) To convert a protein into peptones under the influence of the enzyme pepsin

Source: Wiktionary


Pep"to*nize, v. t. (Physiol.)

Definition: To convert into peptone; to digest or dissolve by means of a proteolytic ferment; as, peptonized food.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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