Cysteine Definition

cysteine
noun
  1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine

"Cysteine" in song lyrics

See how cysteine is used in real songs:

  • "what is cysteine"
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  • "n acetyl cysteine"
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  • "desiocant vitamin n-acetyl cysteine"
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