Meaning Of The Word Purine

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purine in American English
a colorless, crystalline organic compound, C5H4N4, the parent substance of the uric-acid group of compounds
noun: a white, crystalline compound, C5H4N4, from which is derived a group of compounds including uric acid, xanthine, and caffeine

purine in British English
noun: a colourless crystalline solid that can be prepared from uric acid. Formula: C5 H4N4

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