tryptophan
noun /'triptə,fæn/
- Definition
- an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
- Example
- The word 'tryptophan' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Synonyms
- tryptophane
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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