peptonization

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noun

The conversion of a protein into peptones under the influence of the enzyme pepsin

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Meanings

nounpeptonization (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe conversion of a protein into peptones under the influence of the enzyme pepsin

Origin

From peptone + -ization.

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Translations

Italian peptonizzazione
  • peptonizzazioneTranslations
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APA

peptonization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptonization

MLA

“peptonization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptonization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peptonization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptonization.

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