peptone
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/ˈpɛpˌtoʊn/
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/ˈpɛp.təʊn/
protein hydrolysate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peptone' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'peptos,' where 'peptos' meant 'cooked' or 'digested.'
Historical Evolution
'peptos' transformed into the French word 'peptone,' and eventually became the modern English word 'peptone.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cooked or digested substance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a product of protein hydrolysis used in bacteriology.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a water-soluble product of the partial hydrolysis of proteins, used in culture media in bacteriology.
The laboratory used peptone to cultivate the bacteria.
Synonyms
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