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betaine

/ˈbiː.tə.iːn/

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noun

/ˈbiː.tə.iːn/C1formalscientific
  • ruСладковатый алкалоид, естественным образом содержащийся в сахарной свекле и других растениях, часто используемый в пищевых добавках и промышленных целях.

A sweet-tasting alkaloid naturally found in sugar beets and other plants, often used in dietary supplements and industrial applications.

uncountable

  1. A naturally occurring compoundC1formal

    A sweet-tasting alkaloid found in sugar beets and other plants, often used in dietary supplements and animal feed.

    ruПриродное соединение

    • Betaine is extracted from sugar beets for commercial use.
    • The supplement contains betaine to support liver function.
    • Researchers are studying the health benefits of betaine.