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succinyl

/səkˈsaɪnaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does succinyl mean?

noun

A compound found in certain amino acids and used in the synthesis of antibiotics and other compounds. A succinyl group is a functional group derived from succinic acid.

Example

"The researchers used succinyl to create a new antibiotic withNeighbors improved efficacy."

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