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valine

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val·ine  (vln, vln)
n.
An essential amino acid, C5H11NO2.
[val(eric acid) + -ine.]
valine [ˈveɪliːn ˈvæl-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an essential amino acid; a component of proteins
[from val(eric acid) + -ine2]
valine  (vln)
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H11NO2. See more at amino acid.
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Noun1.valine - an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults
essential amino acid - an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet
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