Galactin definitions

Galactin

• (n.) A white waxy substance found in the sap of the South American cow tree (Galactodendron). • (n.) 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. • (n.) An amorphous, gummy carbohydrate resembling...
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galactin

1. <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. ... 2. <plant biology> A white waxy substance found in the sap of the South American cow tree (Galactodendron). ... An amorphous, gummy carbo...
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Galactin

Ga·lac'tin noun [ Greek ..., ..., milk. Confer Lactin .] (Chemistry) (a) 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. (b) A white waxy s...
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