emulsinn.
/ɪˈmʌlsɪn/ Chemistry.
A neutral substance contained in almonds; = synaptase n.
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1838 T. Thomson Chem. Org. Bodies 682 The investigation of emulsin was taken up by Mr. Richardson.
1872 J. L. W. Thudichum Man. Chem. Physiol. 4 Emulsine or synaptase of almonds.
1876 J. Harley Royle's Man. Materia Med. (ed. 6) 627 The maceration allows of the solution and reaction of the..emulsin.
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