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taurine1

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːriːn/

Definition of taurine

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • an amino acid containing sulphur and important in the metabolism of fats.
    • Chemical formula: NH2CH2CH2SO3H

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek tauros 'bull' (because it was originally obtained from ox bile) + -ine4

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