leptodactyline

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noun

The quaternary ammonium zwitterion 3-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl]phenolate present in the skin of amphibians of the genus Leptodactylus.

Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounleptodactyline (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe quaternary ammonium zwitterion 3-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl]phenolate present in the skin of amphibians of the genus Leptodactylus.
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APA

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