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Meaning of cystine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈsɪs.tiːn

Definitions

A nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Cystin
Esperanto cistino
Español cistina
Suomi kystiini
Français cystine
Italiano cistina

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

cystine knot cystinosin cystinosis cystinuria cystinyl cystis

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