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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ethionine

/ɛθɪˈoʊnaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does ethionine mean?

noun

A toxic, nonessential amino acid that is a structural analog of methionine. It is used as a chemotherapeutic agent.

Example

"The researchers studied the effects of ethionine on cancer cells in the lab."

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