taurine Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɔːɹaɪn/
What Does Taurine Mean?
As an adjective, taurine means Pertaining to a bull; bull-like. As a noun, it means An amino-sulfonic acid, NH2CH2CH2SO3H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.
Taurine in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɔːɹaɪn/ |
| Comparative / superlative | more taurine, most taurine |
Taurine Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to a bull; bull-like.
Taurine as a Noun
- An amino-sulfonic acid, NH2CH2CH2SO3H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.
Synonyms of Taurine
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Taurine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
taurine (comparative more taurine, superlative most taurine)
taurine (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Taurine
Origin of Taurine
Origin 1: From Latin taurīnus, from taurus (“bull”).
Origin 2: From taur(ocholic) + -ine.