Methylxanthine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methylxanthine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a group of compounds, such as caffeine, formed through the methylation of xanthines.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a group of compounds, such as caffeine, formed through the methylation of xanthines.
Word Forms
- methylxanthines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isobutyl, dimethylxanthine, xanthine, xanthin, methoxymethyl, xanthyl.
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