valine

[ val-een, -in, vey-leen, -lin ]

nounBiochemistry.
  1. an essential amino acid, (CH3)2CHCH(NH2)COOH, white, crystalline, and water-soluble, present in most plant and animal proteins, required for growth. Abbreviation: Val; Symbol: V

Origin of valine

1
First recorded in 1910–15; val(eric) + -ine2

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British Dictionary definitions for valine

valine

/ (ˈveɪliːn, ˈvæl-) /


noun
  1. an essential amino acid; a component of proteins

Origin of valine

1
C19: from val (eric acid) + -ine ²

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Scientific definitions for valine

valine

[ vălēn′ ]


  1. An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H11NO2. See more at amino acid.

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