Meaning
An essential amino acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewk- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *lewkós Proto-Hellenic *leukós Ancient Greek λευκός (leukós) English -ine English leucine Derived from Ancient Greek λευκός (leukós, “white”) + -ine, equivalent to leuco- + -ine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Leu
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: