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an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine

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  1. n. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
  2. n. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine