purine | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,biochemistry) any of several bases that are derivatives of purine | |
Related terms: | base guanine adenine | |
2. | [ noun ] (chemistry,biochemistry) a colorless crystalline nitrogen-containing organic base; the parent compound of various biologically important substances | |
Related terms: | base | |
Similar spelling: |
Prine Purim Perine |