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spermidine

Pronunciation: /ˈspəːmɪdiːn/
Definition of spermidine

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a colourless compound with a similar distribution and effect to spermine.
    • A polyamine; chemical formula: H2N(CH2)3NH(CH2)4NH2

Origin:

1920s: from sperm + -ide + -ine4

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