peptonelike

Main Entry: pep·tone
Pronunciation: 'pep-"tOn
Function: noun
1 : any of various protein derivatives that are formed by the partial hydrolysisof proteins (as by enzymes of the gastric and pancreatic juices or by acids or alkalies), that are not coagulated by heat, and that are soluble in water but unlike proteoses are not precipitated fromsolution by saturation with ammonium sulfate
2 : a complex water-soluble product that contains peptones and other protein derivatives, is obtained by digesting protein (as meat)with an enzyme (as pepsin or trypsin), and is used chiefly in nutrient media in bacteriology

peptone pep·tone (pěp'tōn')
n.
Any of various soluble compounds that do not coagulate, are obtained by acid or enzyme hydrolysis of natural protein, and are used as nutrients in culture media.

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pep·ton'ic (-tŏn'ĭk) adj.