peptones
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/ˈpɛpˌtoʊnz/
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/ˈpɛp.təʊnz/
(peptone)
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' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cooked or digested,' 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 formed by the partial hydrolysis of proteins, used in culture media in bacteriology.
Peptones are often used in laboratory settings to grow bacteria.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/01 00:04