Threonine Definition & Meaning

threonine
noun
  1. a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition

"Threonine" in song lyrics

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  • "Smokin weed takin threonine"
    King Gordy f/ Bizarre (D12) — Time to Die

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