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arginine

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːdʒɪniːn/

Definition of arginine

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a basic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.
    • Chemical formula: HNC(NH2)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)COOH

Origin:

late 19th century: from German Arginin, perhaps from Greek arginoeis 'bright-shining, white'

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