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- US Pronunciation
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- [spur-meen, -min]
- /ˈspɜr min, -mɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spur-meen, -min]
- /ˈspɜr min, -mɪn/
Definitions of spermine word
- noun spermine a polyamine, H 2 N(CH 2) 3 NH(CH 2) 4 NH(CH 2) 3 NH 2 , formed from spermidine and occurring in all cells, especially prevalent in semen, sputum, pancreatic tissue, and certain yeasts. 1
- noun spermine a white or colourless basic water-soluble amine that is found in semen, sputum, and animal tissues; diaminopropyltetramethylenediamine. Formula: C10H26N4 0
- noun spermine a basic substance, C10H26N4, associated with nucleic acids and cell membranes, found in nearly all animal tissues: first found in human semen 0
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Origin of spermine
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; sperm- + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Spermine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spermine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
spermine usage trend in Literature
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