English Explanatory Dictionary

melittin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A peptide, containing 26 amino acids, which is present in bee venom and has been used experimentally as an antibacterial agent, especially against penicillin-resistant bacteria.

Pronunciation

/mɛˈlɪt.ɪn/ /məˈlɪt.ən/

Word forms

melittin melittins

Etymology

Borrowed from German Melittin, from Attic Greek μέλιττα (mélitta, “bee”) + -in, from German -in.

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