methionine
/mɛθɪˈoʊnɪn/Definitions
1. noun
An essential amino acid that is a precursor of other amino acids.
“Methionine is a crucial component of proteins in many living organisms.”
2. chemistry
A nonpolar amino acid with the chemical formula C5H11NO2S.
“Methionine is one of the 20 standard amino acids found in proteins.”