Xanthine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈzanθiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xanthine is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any of a group of alkaloids that include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine as well as the parent compound, a precursor of uric acid found in many organs of the body.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any of a group of alkaloids that include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine as well as the parent compound, a precursor of uric acid found in many organs of the body.
Word Forms
- xanthines
- xanthin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methyl, dimethyl, oxidase, xanthin, xanthyl, methylxanthine.
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