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- [me-thahy-uh-neen, -nin]
- /mɛˈθaɪ əˌnin, -nɪn/
- /mˈeθɪˌɒnaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [me-thahy-uh-neen, -nin]
- /mɛˈθaɪ əˌnin, -nɪn/
Definitions of methionine word
- noun methionine an amino acid, CH 3 SCH 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in casein, wool, and other proteins or prepared synthetically: used as a supplement to a special diet in the prevention and treatment of certain liver diseases. Symbol: M. Abbreviation: Met; 1
- noun methionine A sulfur-containing amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates. 1
- noun methionine an essential amino acid containing sulphur, which occurs in many proteins: important in methylating reactions 0
- noun methionine an essential amino acid, CH3SCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH, that contains sulfur, obtained from various proteins and used as a food supplement and in medicine 0
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Origin of methionine
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; blend of methyl and thionine
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Parts of speech for Methionine
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methionine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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