Taurine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɔːɹaɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Taurine is an adjective meaning Pertaining to a bull; bull-like.
Meaning
Pertaining to a bull; bull-like.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry, biochemistry) An amino-sulfonic acid, NH₂CH₂CH₂SO₃H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.
Example Sentences
I am the Ionian Minotaur, the mightiest Of all Europa’s taurine progeny— I am the old traditional Man-Bull;
Researchers found that a high daily dose of taurine, an amino acid commonly added to energy drinks and naturally found in various foods, helped to delay death and mitigate against the biological ravages of aging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tauromachian, taurobolic, tauromachic, tigrine, taurodontic, taurodont.
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