Hydrolysate refers to any product of hydrolysis. Protein hydrolysate has special application in sports medicine because its consumption allows amino acids to be absorbed by the body more rapidly than intact proteins, thus maximizing nutrient delivery to muscle tissues. It is also used in the biotechnology industry as a supplement to cell cultures.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrolysate
<chemistry> The product of a hydrolysis reaction. Hydrolysates are generally named according to what reactant was hydrolysed to come up with the product, for example protein hydrolysate if the reactant was a protein. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(hi-drol´ә-zāt) any compound produced by hydrolysis. protein hydrolysate any of various mixtures of amino acids that are prepared by splitting a protein with acid, alkali, or an enzyme and can be used as nutrient and fluid replenishers in special diets or for patients ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001