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proteolytic

pro·te·ol·y·sis
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-tee-ol-uh-sis]
    • /ˌproʊ tiˈɒl ə sɪs/
    • /prˌəʊtəlˈɪtɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-tee-ol-uh-sis]
    • /ˌproʊ tiˈɒl ə sɪs/

Definition of proteolytic word

  • noun proteolytic the breaking down of proteins into simpler compounds, as in digestion. 1

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Origin of proteolytic

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; proteo- (combining form representing protein) + -lysis

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Parts of speech for Proteolytic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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proteolytic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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