Associations to the word «Taurine»

Wiktionary

TAURINE, adjective. Pertaining to a bull; bull-like.
TAURINE, noun. (organic compound) (biochemistry) An amino-sulfonic acid, NH2CH2CH2SO3H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.
TAURINE, adjective. (astrology) Of or pertaining to the zodiacal sign Taurus.

Dictionary definition

TAURINE, noun. A colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals.
TAURINE, adjective. Of or relating to or resembling a bull.

Wise words

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