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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

methionine

/mɛθɪˈoʊnaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does methionine mean?

noun

An essential amino acid that is a precursor to cysteine and is involved in various metabolic processes.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of methionine in the synthesis of proteins in the human body."

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