Associations to the word «Cysteine»

Wiktionary

CYSTEINE, noun. (amino acid) A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

Dictionary definition

CYSTEINE, noun. An amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley