Taurine

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɔːraɪn/

From Latin taurinus, from taurus ("bull").

Full definition of taurine

Adjective

1. Pertaining to a bull; bull-like.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɔːɹiːn/

From taur(ocholic) + -ine.

Noun

1. (organic compound, biochemistry) An amino-sulfonic acid, NH₂CH₂CH₂SO₃H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.

Anagrams

• ruinate
• uranite
• urinate