Peptide Definition

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

See how peptide is used in real songs:

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

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