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  1. 1. n. A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, C4H8N2O3+H2O, found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also altheine. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, C4H8N2O3+H2O, found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also altheine. Source: webster
  4. 4. A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, C4H8N2O3+H2O,found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It isbelieved to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughoutthe plant; -- called also altheine. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) Source: ecdict

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