Definition of "tryptophane" []

• An amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "I think a special computer FX is at play, or too much tryptophane."
• "Tryptophane – The main sources of tryptophane are beetroots, carrots, celery, spinach, alfalfa and turnips."
• "Starvation prevents tryptophane, an essential amino acid that produces serotonin, from getting into the brain."