Definitions

1. noun

An amino acid found in the protein of many plants and some animals, used as a dietary supplement and in the synthesis of other amino acids.

“The researcher isolated asparagine from the plant’s protein structure and studied its effects on human metabolism.”

2. chemistry

C4H8NO3, a non-essential amino acid, also known as asparaginic acid, one of the 20 amino acids found in proteins.

“Asparagine is an important precursor in the synthesis of other amino acids like glutamine and aspartic acid.”