Chem. [f. EMULS-ION + -IN.] A neutral substance contained in almonds; = SYNAPTASE.

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1838.  T. Thomson, Chem. Org. Bodies, 682. The investigation of emulsin was taken up by Mr. Richardson.

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1872.  Thudichum, Chem. Phys., 4. Emulsine or synaptase of almonds.

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1876.  Harley, Mat. Med., 627. The maceration allows of the solution and reaction of the … emulsin.

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