peptolytic

[ pep-tuh-lit-ik ]
/ ˌpɛp təˈlɪt ɪk /

adjective Biochemistry.

causing the hydrolysis of peptides.

Origin of peptolytic

First recorded in 1900–05; pepto(ne) + -lytic

OTHER WORDS FROM peptolytic

pep·tol·y·sis [pep-tol-uh-sis] /pɛpˈtɒl ə sɪs/, noun

Words nearby peptolytic

peptidoid, peptidolytic, peptize, peptogenic, peptolysis, peptolytic, peptone, peptonize, pepys, pepys' diary, pequot

Medical definitions for peptolytic

peptolytic
[ pĕp′tə-lĭt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to peptolysis.
Of or being an enzyme or other agent that hydrolyzes peptones.