Meaning of cysteine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪstin/

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  1. Noun

    cysteine

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from cystine + -eine (variant of -ine)

    Definitions

    1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins

    Examples

    • « oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine »

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