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(pep-tide) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein

Example Sentence

A peptide is distinguished from a protein on the basis of size.

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Rhymes

  • peptide
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