murein

/ˈmjʊəɹ.i.ɪn/

murein means peptidoglycan, mucopeptide. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.

murein is pronounced /ˈmjʊəɹ.i.ɪn/.

Etymology

Blend of muramic acid + -ein.

noun

peptidoglycan, mucopeptide

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Often followed by

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Often preceded by

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