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Propine vs Proline - What's the difference?

propine | proline |

As nouns the difference between propine and proline

is that propine is alternative form of propyne while proline is a nonessential amino acid C5H9NO2 found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.

As a verb propine

is to pledge; to offer as a toast in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup.

propine

English

Etymology 1

Noun

(en noun)

    • Etymology 2

    (etyl) (lena) propinare, (etyl) (grc); before + to drink.

    Verb

    (propin)
  • To pledge; to offer as a toast in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup.
  • * C. Smart
    • The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince / Health, peace, and joy propined .
  • (by extension) To give in token of friendship.
  • To give, or deliver; to subject.
    • (Fotherby)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A pledge.
  • A gift or gratuity.
    • (Webster 1913) ----

    proline

    English

    (wikipedia proline)

    Noun

  • (amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H9NO2 found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.

    • Synonyms

    * Pro