alanine

(al′ə nēn′)

noun

a naturally occurring nonessential amino acid, CHCH(NH)COOH: it is a colorless crystal, soluble in water, and is used in biochemical research

Origin: Ger alanin < al(dehyd), aldehyde + -an- (arbitrary insert) + -in, -ine

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noun

A crystalline amino acid, C₃H₇NO₂, that is a constituent of many proteins.

Origin:

Origin: German Alanin

Origin: , ultimately from Aldehyd, aldehyde; see aldehyde

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