/ˈkrɛtɪn/ KRĒ-tin

Definitions

1. noun

a substance that occurs naturally in the body and is also found in foods, used as a dietary supplement to increase muscle mass and strength, particularly in athletes

“He started taking creatine to improve his athletic performance.”

2. noun

a substance used in the production of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

“The company developed a new skincare product containing creatine.”

3. chemistry

a colorless, odorless, crystalline compound with the formula C4H9N3O2

“The compound was identified as creatine in the lab analysis.”