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taurine¹ Definition

tau·rine (tôrīn′, -in)

adjective

  1. of or like a bull
  2. of Taurus (sense )

Etymology: L taurinus < taurus, bull: see Taurus

taurine² Definition

tau·rine (tôrēn′, -in)

noun

a colorless, crystalline compound, NCHSO, which is found in the free form in invertebrates and as a constituent of taurocholic acid in the bile of mammals

Etymology: < L taurus (see Taurus) + -ine: because first obtained (1826) from ox bile

taurine Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • need: Cats need more meat than dogs and they also need taurine, which is not found in dog foods.

Modifies a noun

  • deficiency: You must take advice from your vet tho, as taurine deficiency can result in blindness and even death.

Used with adjective complement

  • call: A high protein diet boosts your body's supplies of an amino acid called taurine.

Noun used with modifier

  • acid: Cats have a unique need for the amino acid taurine, which is only found in animal, poultry, fish and their by-products.
  • amino: Cats have a unique need for the amino acid taurine, which is only found in animal, poultry, fish and their by-products.

Browse dictionary entries near taurine

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  9. Tatum
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  1. taurocholic acid
  2. tauromachy
  3. Taurus
  4. Taurus Mountains
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  6. tauten
  7. tauto-
  8. tautog
  9. tautological
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