creatin
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A substance in muscle that helps provide energy for short, strong activity
- noun
- /ˈkriːətɪn/
- Specialized
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creatina
- The body produces creatin naturally, but it can also be obtained through certain foods like meat.
Examples
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Athletes often supplement with creatin to improve their strength and performance.
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Satan lies a-waitin' - And creatin' skies of gray - Skies of gray
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Satan lies a-waitin' - And creatin' skies of gray - Hallelu
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That's how I know... ain't no way you had nothin' to do... with creatin' that tacky, gangsta-lookin', wheel-spinnin' SUV... that Uncle Earl had to drag up in here.
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Creatin is a compound that helps supply energy for muscle contraction during workouts.
Synonyms
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5.2
A chemical in muscles that helps give energy when they move
notes it exists both free and as a stored phosphorylated form
Surface Forms
Etymology
Creatin comes from the Greek word kreas meaning 'flesh' or 'meat', because scientists first found it in muscle. So creatin is a substance in muscle that helps supply quick energy for short, strong activity.