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- [loo-seen, -sin]
- /ˈlu sin, -sɪn/
- /lˈuːsiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-seen, -sin]
- /ˈlu sin, -sɪn/
Definitions of leucine word
- noun leucine a white, crystalline, water-soluble amino acid, C 6 H 13 NO 2 , obtained by the decomposition of proteins and made synthetically: essential in the nutrition of humans and animals. Symbol: L. Abbreviation: Leu; 1
- noun leucine A hydrophobic amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates. 1
- noun leucine an essential amino acid found in many proteins 0
- noun leucine an essential amino acid, (CH3)2CHCH2CH(NH2)COOH, produced by the hydrolysis of proteins by pancreatic enzymes during digestion and by the putrefaction of nitrogenous organic matter 0
- noun leucine (biochemistry) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children. 0
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Origin of leucine
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; leuc- + -ine1
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Parts of speech for Leucine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
leucine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
leucine usage trend in Literature
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