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xanthine

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19
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈzanθiːn/ (UK)
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/ˈzanθiːn/ (UK) · /ˈzanθaɪn/ (UK) · /ˈzænθin/ (US)

Definition of xanthine

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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)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.

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Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, from French xanthine, reflecting New Latin combining forms: xanth- + -ine; ultimately from Ancient Greek ξανθός (xanthós, “yellow”), because xanthine is yellowish-white. By surface analysis, xanth- + -ine.

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