hydrolysate

noun

hy·​dro·​ly·​sate hī-ˈdrä-lə-ˌsāt How to pronounce hydrolysate (audio)
variants or less commonly hydrolyzate
: a product of hydrolysis

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Whey isolate and hydrolysate have less lactose. Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026 In whey protein, the results are forms of protein in isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 20 June 2024 Each serving contains 12 grams of unflavored collagen hydrolysate, providing the necessary amino acids to support the health of hair, skin, nails, and joints. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023 Studies have shown that those who took whey hydrolysate recovered more quickly after an athletic performance than those who took only whey isolate. Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2022 One study of endurance athletes, for instance, found that supplementing with protein (a blend of whey isolate and beef hydrolysate) reduced potentially health-promoting bacteria such as Roseburia and Bifidobacterium. Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydrolysate was in 1915

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“Hydrolysate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrolysate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

hydrolysate

noun
hy·​dro·​ly·​sate hī-ˈdräl-ə-ˌsāt, ˌhī-drə-ˈlī- How to pronounce hydrolysate (audio)
variants or hydrolyzate
: a product of hydrolysis
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