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- [sis-teen, -tin]
- /ˈsɪs tin, -tɪn/
- /sˈɪstiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sis-teen, -tin]
- /ˈsɪs tin, -tɪn/
Definitions of cystine word
- noun cystine a sulphur-containing amino acid present in proteins: yields two molecules of cysteine on reduction. Formula: HOOCCH(NH2)CH2SSCH2CH(NH2)COOH 3
- noun cystine a nonessential amino acid, C4H6(NH2)2S2(COOH)2 3
- noun cystine a crystalline amino acid, C 6 H 12 O 4 N 2 S 2 , occurring in most proteins, especially the keratins in hair, wool, and horn, and yielding cysteine on reduction. 1
- noun cystine A compound that is an oxidized dimer of cysteine and is the form in which cysteine often occurs in organic tissue. 1
- noun cystine (chemistry) a nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cycteine residues linked by a disulfide bond. 0
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Origin of cystine
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; cyst- + -ine2; so called because found in the bladder
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Parts of speech for Cystine
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cystine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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