Definitions for betaine
ˈbi təˌin, -ɪn; bɪˈteɪ in, -ɪnbe·taine

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1. betainenoun

   a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets

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1. betainenoun

   A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH)NCHCOO

2. betainenoun

   Any derivative of this compound.

3. betainenoun

   Any similar compound, based on sulfur or phosphorus etc, having an onium ion with no hydrogen atom adjacent to the anionic atom.

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1. betaine

   Betaine is a naturally occurring nutrient classified as an amino acid derivative, which is found in various food sources such as beetroot, broccoli and grains. It is known for its potential beneficial effects on the body. These include reduction of harmful substances, promoting heart health, improving digestion, and enhancing physical performance. Additionally, in skincare products, betaine helps retain moisture and protects skin cells. In biochemistry, betaine is used as a methyl donor in the methylation metabolic process.

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1. Betainenoun

   a nitrogenous base, C5H11NO2, produced artificially, and also occurring naturally in beet-root molasses and its residues, from which it is extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- called also lycine and oxyneurine. It has a sweetish taste

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1. Betaine

   A betaine in chemistry is any neutral chemical compound with a positively charged cationic functional group such as a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium cation which bears no hydrogen atom and with a negatively charged functional group such as a carboxylate group which may not be adjacent to the cationic site. A betaine thus may be a specific type of zwitterion. Historically the term was reserved for trimethylglycine only. It is used as a medicine as well. The correct pronunciation of the compound reflects its origin and first isolation from sugar beets, and does not derive from the Greek letter beta. However, it is often mispronounced beta-INE or even BEE-tayn. In biological systems, many naturally occurring betaines serve as organic osmolytes, substances synthesized or taken up from the environment by cells for protection against osmotic stress, drought, high salinity or high temperature. Intracellular accumulation of betaines, non-perturbing to enzyme function, protein structure and membrane integrity, permits water retention in cells, thus protecting from the effects of dehydration. It is also a methyl donor of increasingly recognised significance in biology.

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1. Betaine

   A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of betaine in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of betaine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=betaine
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Betaine
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betaine
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=betaine