Meaning of uracil in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈjʊrəˌsɪl/

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  1. Noun

    uracil

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from ur(ea) + ac(etic)+ -il

    Definitions

    1. a nitrogen-containing base found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine

    Examples

    • « pairs with adenine »

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