tripeptide

/ˈtraɪpɪpiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A peptide composed of three amino acids.

“The researcher isolated a tripeptide from the plant’s extract.”

2. noun

A type of protein found in animal stomachs, especially the lining of the rumen of ruminant animals.

“The tripeptide in the beef was a delicacy in the local cuisine.”

Synonyms

  • peptide
  • polypeptide

Antonyms

  • disaccharide