Pterin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pterin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A ketonic amide derivative of pteridine responsible for some of the colouring in nature. It is also a component of folic acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A ketonic amide derivative of pteridine responsible for some of the colouring in nature. It is also a component of folic acid.
Word Forms
- pterins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pteridinyl, pterosin, pyranopterin, sepiapterin, pteridine, dihydropteridine.
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