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Peptide Definition & Meaning

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

"Peptide" in song lyrics

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  • "atrial natriuretic peptide"
    AOL — AOL
  • "copper peptide"
    AOL — AOL
  • "c peptide"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does peptide mean?
amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
What part of speech is peptide?
Peptide is a noun.

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