Emulsine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emulsine is a noun meaning (archaic) Alternative form of emulsin.
Meaning
(archaic) Alternative form of emulsin.
Example Sentences
Coniferin is converted into grape-sugar and coniferyl alcohol under the influence of emulsine.
This insoluble residue, even when completely washed with distilled water so as to remove all soluble matter, still furnishes the characteristic reaction of emulsine with amygdaline.
It is known that emulsine and amygdaline are two innocent substances when they are administered by themselves, but that they develope hydrocyanic acid and become a violent poison when placed in contact.
It is the animo-vegetal principal which constitutes the mass of the cotelydon of the almond that induces the reaction; it has been called emulsine, and appears very similar in properties and constitution to the vegetable albumen or legumine, described as the active principle in the alcoholic fermentation (See p. 893).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emulsin, de-emulsifier, elaine, ulmine, emulsan, emulsifier.
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