Noun: pyrimidine pI'ri-mi,deen
- A heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odour
"Pyrimidine is an important component in the structure of DNA and RNA"
- Any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine
"Cytosine is a pyrimidine base found in nucleic acids"
Derived forms: pyrimidines
Type of: alkali, base, organic compound
Encyclopedia: Pyrimidine