GALACTOMETER
\ɡˌalɐktˈɒmɪtə], \ɡˌalɐktˈɒmɪtə], \ɡ_ˌa_l_ɐ_k_t_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t_ə]\
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An instrument for appreciating the quantity of cream in milk. It is a kind of graduated separatory or eprouvette- the degrees on the scale indicating the thickness of the layer of cream that forms on the surface of the milk.
By Robley Dunglison
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.