Galactin
Pronunciation : Ga*lac"tin
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. Lactin.] (Chem.) (a) An amorphous, gelatinous substance containing nitrogen, found in milk and other animal fluids. It resembles peptone, and is variously regarded as a coagulating or emulsifying agent. (b) A white waxy substance found in the sap of
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913