cystine
/ˈsɪs.tiːn/
cystine noun: a nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.
Noun
cystine (countable and uncountable, plural cystines)
- A nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.
- Synonyms:
- E921 when used as an improving agent
cystine meaning in Tamil
cystine in Tamil
- சிஸ்டைன் அமினோ அமிலம், சிஸ்டின், சித்தீன்
Synonyms of cystine
- E921 when used as an improving agent
Forms of cystine
| plural | cystines |
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Origin of cystine
From Ancient Greek κύστις (kústis, “bladder”), where it was found.
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Questions about cystine
- What does cystine mean?
- Cystine means a nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.
- What is cystine in Tamil?
- Cystine in Tamil is சிஸ்டைன் அமினோ அமிலம், சிஸ்டின், சித்தீன். See Cystine meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is cystine?
- Cystine is a noun.
- How do you pronounce cystine?
- Cystine is pronounced /ˈsɪs.tiːn/.
- What is the plural of cystine?
- The plural of cystine is cystines.
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