Galactin Definition

noun

(chemistry) An amorphous, gelatinous substance containing nitrogen, found in milk and other animal fluids. It resembles peptone, and is variously regarded as a coagulating or emulsifying agent.

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A white waxy substance found in the sap of the South American cow tree (Galactodendron).

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An amorphous, gummy carbohydrate resembling gelose, found in the seeds of leguminous plants, and yielding on decomposition several sugars, including galactose.

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Other Word Forms of Galactin

Noun

Singular:
galactin
Plural:
galactins

Origin of Galactin

  • Ancient Greek milk. Compare lactin.

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