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xanthoproteic

/ˌzænθrəʊˈprəʊtɪk/

/ˌzænθrəˈproʊtɪk/

Translations

xanthoproteicadjective

/ˌzænθrəʊˈprəʊtɪk/

/ˌzænθrəˈproʊtɪk/

The xanthoproteic reaction is used to test for the presence of proteins.

Ксантопротеиновая реакция используется для проверки наличия белков.

Synonyms

xanthoproteicadjective

Relating to or involving a yellow coloration, especially as a result of a chemical reaction with proteins.

The xanthoproteic reaction is used to test for the presence of proteins in a sample.

Of a protein or aromatic amino acid: yielding a yellow colour when treated with concentrated nitric acid (the basis of the xanthoproteic test).

Tyrosine is xanthoproteic and turns bright yellow when exposed to nitric acid.