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leucine
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[ˈl(j)uːsiːn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a hydrophobic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates
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Origin
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early 19th century: coined in French from Greek leukos ‘white’ + -ine
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