Glycine

Origin

Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, "sweet") + -ine

Full definition of glycine

Noun

1. (amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.

Synonyms

• E640 when used as a flavour enhancer
• Gly as a monomer in proteins