glycin

/G L AY1 S AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    (organic chemistry) A phenolic derivative of glycine, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)glycine, used as a photographic developer.

  2. 2

    Misspelling of glycine. [(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.]

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