THYMINE


Meaning of THYMINE in English

/thuy"meen, -min/ , n. Biochem.

a pyrimidine base, C 5 H 6 N 2 O 2 , that is one of the principal components of DNA, in which it is paired with adenine. Symbol: T

[ 1890-95; THYM(IC) 2 + -INE 2 ]

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