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- [ser-een, -in, seer-]
- /ˈsɛr in, -ɪn, ˈsɪər-/
- /sˈeriːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-een, -in, seer-]
- /ˈsɛr in, -ɪn, ˈsɪər-/
Definitions of serine word
- noun serine a crystalline amino acid, HOCH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and obtained by the hydrolysis of sericin, the protein constituting silk gum. Symbol: S. Abbreviation: Ser; 1
- noun serine a sweet-tasting amino acid that is synthesized in the body and is involved in the synthesis of cysteine; 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. Formula: CH2(OH)CH(NH2)COOH 0
- noun serine a nonessential amino acid, HOCH2CH(NH2)COOH, present in small quantities in many proteins 0
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Origin of serine
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; ser(um) + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Serine
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serine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
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