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Meaning of ergothioneine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A naturally occurring amino acid that is a thiourea derivative of histidine, containing a sulfur atom in the imidazole ring.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

ergothionine ergotic acid ergotin ergotine ergotism ergotization

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