English Explanatory Dictionary

valine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.

Word forms

valine valines

Etymology

From valerian + -ine.

Synonyms

Val

Derived words

isovaline norvaline
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