Proteinate

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊˌtinˈeɪt/

Proteinate (noun)

  1. A substance made when a protein joins with a chemical ion, often used in food or lab work.

Examples

  • This proteinate dissolves easily in water.
  • The proteinate helps the mixture stay stable.

Proteinate (verb)

  1. To change a protein so it forms a salt-like compound with ions, for processing or study.

Examples

  • The process proteinate the compound for better handling.
  • They proteinate the ingredient before mixing it.