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peptonize

/piːˈtɒnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does peptonize mean?

verb

To convert a protein into peptones, or to break down a protein into peptones. This process involves the hydrolysis of the protein into smaller peptides.

Example

"The enzyme peptinase peptonizes the protein in the solution, breaking it down into smaller peptides."

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