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Betaine
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What's The Definition Of Betaine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Betaine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Betaine: See Also | Betaine In Webster's Dictionary \Be"ta*ine\, n. [From beta, generic name of the beet.]
(Chem.)
A nitrogenous base, {C5H11NO2}, produced artificially, and
also occurring naturally in beet-root molasses and its
residues, from which it is extracted as a white crystalline
substance; -- called also {lycine} and {oxyneurine}. It has a
sweetish taste.
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