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creatine.

An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/Australia, Received-Pronunciation/ˈkɹi.əˌtin/Canada, General-American[ˈkɹi.əˌɾin]Canada, General-American
  1. An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.

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Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas, “meat”) (genitive κρέατος (kréatos)) + -ine. Not related to create.

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