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Webster 1913 Edition

Lycine

Lyc′ine

,
Noun.
(Chem.)
A weak base identical with betaine; – so called because found in the boxthorn (
Lycium barbarum
). See
Betaine
.

Definition 2024

lycine

lycine

English

Noun

lycine ‎(uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) A weak base identical with betaine.

Etymology

Lycium +‎ -ine; it is found in the Chinese boxthorn, Lycium barbarum.

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