proteinate

/ˌproʊtɪˈneɪt, ˌproʊtɪˈneɪt/ or /ˌproʊtɪˈneɪt, -ˌneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to provide or add protein, especially to food

“The recipe proteinates the soup with a generous serving of chicken.”

2. verb

to convert (a protein) into a compound or derivative

“The chemist proteinated the protein to create a more stable compound.”

3. noun

a protein compound or derivative

“The proteinate was isolated and studied for its medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • proteinate
  • proteinize

Antonyms

  • deproteinize