Xan`tho*pro"te*in (?), n. [Xantho-
+ protein.] (Physiol. Chem.) A yellow acid
substance formed by the action of hot nitric acid on albuminous or
proteid matter. It is changed to a deep orange-yellow color by the
addition of ammonia.
Xan`tho*pro"te*in (?), n. [Xantho-
+ protein.] (Physiol. Chem.) A yellow acid
substance formed by the action of hot nitric acid on albuminous or
proteid matter. It is changed to a deep orange-yellow color by the
addition of ammonia.