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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   casein conjugated with an azo dye; it is used as a general substrate for proteolytic enzymes; degradation of the casein liberates free dye into the supernatant that can be quantitatively analyzed. uncountable

Etymology

From azo- + casein.

Related phrases

azo dye

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