alloxan

al·lox·an

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lok-suh n]
- /əˈlɒk sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lok-suh n]
- /əˈlɒk sən/

Definitions of alloxan word

noun alloxan a reddish organic compound C4H2N2O4 produced by oxidation of uric acid 3
noun alloxan a white crystalline pyrimidine derivative, C 4 H 2 O 4 N 2 , used in biomedical research to induce diabetes in laboratory animals. 1
noun alloxan (biochemistry) An oxidation product of uric acid, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone, capable of inducing diabetes by destroying pancreatic tissue. 0

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alloxan popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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