methionine

English

/mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/, /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (amino acid) A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, CS, found in most protein.

Etymology

Affix from English methyl.

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methyl

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