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Noun: threonine  'th-ree-u,neen
  1. A colourless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition

Derived forms: threonines

Type of: essential amino acid

Encyclopedia: Threonine

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