peptonized
/ˈpɛptənaɪzd/
adjective
- Having been broken down into peptones, often describing a protein or food that has been partially digested.
- Some baby formulas contain peptonized milk to make them gentler on the stomach.
- The peptonized sample showed a different color when tested with the chemical reagent.
- The peptonized protein was easier for the bacteria to consume.