spermidin

/spɛrˈmɪdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A polyamine compound found in living organisms, involved in various cellular processes.

“Researchers studied the effects of spermidin on cell growth and division.”

2. chemistry

A polyamine compound with the chemical formula (CH₃)₃N+•CH₂)₃N+•CH₂)₃N+.

“The chemical structure of spermidin was analyzed using advanced spectroscopy techniques.”

Synonyms

  • polyamine
  • putrescine

Antonyms

  • oxidizing agent