murein

English

Etymology

Blend of muramic acid +‎ -ein.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmjʊəɹ.i.ɪn/, /ˈmjʊəɹ.iːn/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈmjʊɹˌin/, /ˈmjʊɹ.i.ɪn/

Noun

murein (plural mureins)

1. peptidoglycan, mucopeptide

Derived terms

• pseudomurein

References

• “murein”, in Merriam-Webster.com Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Anagrams

• murine, unimer