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单词 creatine
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Definition of creatine in English:

creatine

noun ˈkriːətiːn
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A compound formed in protein metabolism and present in much living tissue. It is involved in the supply of energy for muscular contraction.

    〔生化〕肌酸

    A guanidine derivative, usually present as a phosphate; chemical formula: C₄H₉N₃O₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is going to lead to increases in the appearance, of proteins, such as creatine kinase in the bloodstream.
    • Insulin helps to drive glucose, amino acids and creatine into muscle cells.
    • Protein manufacturers soon caught on and began adding creatine to protein shakes.
    • It improves the uptake of protein and other nutrients, such as creatine and glutamine.
    • This ensures that creatine and insulin are present in the bloodstream at the same time.

Origin

Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek kreas 'meat' + -ine4.

Definition of creatine in US English:

creatine

noun
Biochemistry
  • A compound formed in protein metabolism and present in much living tissue. It is involved in the supply of energy for muscular contraction.

    〔生化〕肌酸

    A guanidine derivative, usually present as a phosphate; chemical formula: C₄H₉N₃O₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This ensures that creatine and insulin are present in the bloodstream at the same time.
    • It improves the uptake of protein and other nutrients, such as creatine and glutamine.
    • Protein manufacturers soon caught on and began adding creatine to protein shakes.
    • Insulin helps to drive glucose, amino acids and creatine into muscle cells.
    • It is going to lead to increases in the appearance, of proteins, such as creatine kinase in the bloodstream.

Origin

Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek kreas ‘meat’ + -ine.

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