Meaning of pyrimidine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈrɪmədin/

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  1. Noun

    pyrimidine

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from German Pyrimidin, from pyridine, with the insertion of -im- from imide

    Definitions

    1. any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine
  2. 2. a heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odor

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