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Meaning of intein | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A segment of a protein, analogous to an intron, that is able to excise itself, the gap being closed with a peptide bond

CEFR level

B1

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

See also

Intel intelectin Intellect intellection Intellective Intellectively