taurinenoun [ U ]
uk/ˈtɔː.riːn//ˈtɔːr.iːn/specializeda type of amino acid (= one of the chemical substances found in plants and animals that combine to make proteins):
Because taurine is utilized by the body during exercise and in times of stress, it’s become a popular ingredient in energy drinks.
taurineadjective
uk/ˈtɔː.raɪn//ˈtɔːr.aɪn/formalrelating to or like a bull (= a male cow):
a special bullfight held to celebrate the taurine art