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Noun: pyrimidine  pI'ri-mi,deen
  1. A heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odour
    "Pyrimidine is an important component in the structure of DNA and RNA"
     
  2. 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