citrullin

/sɪˈtruːlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A non-essential amino acid found in watermelon, and other fruits, and involved in the synthesis of arginine.

“The researcher studied the role of citrullin in the body’s metabolism.”

2. chemistry

A colourless crystalline amino acid.

“The chemist isolated citrullin from the fruit extract.”

Synonyms

  • arginine
  • ornithine

Antonyms

  • phenylalanine