Cystine
Origin
From Ancient Greek κÏστις ("bladder"), where it was found.
Full definition of cystine
Noun
cystine
(countable and uncountable; plural cystines)- (chemistry) a nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cycteine residues linked by a disulfide bond
Synonyms
- E921 when used as an improving agent