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Meaning of non-peptide in English:

non-peptide

Pronunciation /nɒnˈpɛptʌɪd/

adjective

Biochemistry

  • Of a molecule: that is not a peptide, specifically that does not contain peptide groups or peptide bonds. Of a bond or linkage: not a peptide bond.

noun

Biochemistry

  • A non-peptide molecule.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From non- + peptide.