Definition

A toxic, crystalline substance used in photography and other applications.

Example

The photographer used glycin as a developer for his black and white film.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of glycin?

No, I haven’t. What is it used for?

It's actually a compound used in photography, but it's pretty toxic.

That sounds interesting! I guess you have to be careful when handling it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Glycin** → The word 'glycin' is derived from the Greek word 'glykys' (γλυκύς), meaning sweet. It refers to the simplest amino acid, which has a sweet taste. The suffix '-in' is commonly used in chemistry to denote substances, particularly proteins or amino acids. Thus, 'glycin' refers to a sweet-tasting amino acid.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for sweet, 'glykys', to remember that glycin is a sweet-tasting amino acid.

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