ONAD→valine

valine

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valine /ˈvaˌlēn, , ˈvæˌlin

, ˈvāˌlēn, ˈveɪˌlin

▸ noun Biochemistry an amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.

Chemical formula: (CH3)2CHCH(NH2)COOH.

– ORIGIN early 20th century : from val(eric acid) + -ine4.

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