pəp.tʍ.ɪkəl

Definitions

1. adjective

Having to do with or resembling peptones, especially in being soluble in water.

“The scientist studied peptical compounds in the lab.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling pepsin, a digestive enzyme.

“Pepsin is an essential peptical enzyme for protein digestion.”

3. noun

A peptone, especially one derived from pepsin digestion.

“The researchers isolated a peptical from the sample for further study.”