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peptone

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛptəʊn/

Definition of peptone

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry

a soluble protein formed in the early stage of protein breakdown during digestion.
(also peptone water) a solution of peptone in saline, used as a liquid medium for growing bacteria.