Peptone
Definition of Peptone
Pep´tone
n.
1.
(Physiol. Chem.)
The
soluble
polypeptides
produced
by
hydrolysis
of
protein
;
specifically
the
soluble
peptides
into
which
food
is
transformed
by
the
action
of
the
gastric
and
pancreatic
juices
.
Peptones
are
also
formed
from
protein
matter
by
the
action
of
boiling
water
and
boiling
dilute
acids
.
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