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galactin
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galactin, n. [Gr. , , milk. Cf. Lactin.].
An amorphous, gelatinous substance containing nitrogen, found in milk and other animal fluids. It resembles peptone, and is variously regarded as a coagulating or emulsifying agent. [1913 Webster]
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