THREONINE


Meaning of THREONINE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' thr ē - ə - ˌ n ē n

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from threonic acid (C 4 H 8 O 5 )

Date: 1936

: a colorless crystalline essential amino acid C 4 H 9 NO 3

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