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1. (n.) purine
a white, crystalline compound, C
2. purine
one of several purine derivatives, esp. the bases adenine and guanine, which are fundamental constituents of nucleic acids.
Etymology: (1895–1900; < G Purin. See pure , uric , -ine2)
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1. (noun) purine
any of several bases that are derivatives of purine
2. (noun) purine
a colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances
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