"emulsin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: emulsins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} emulsin (plural emulsins)
  1. (dated, biochemistry) A mixture of enzymes, extracted from bitter almonds, once used to hydrolyze glucosides. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: emulsine

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