hypoxanthine

hy·po·xan·thine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-zan-theen, -thin]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈzæn θin, -θɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-zan-theen, -thin]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈzæn θin, -θɪn/

Definitions of hypoxanthine word

noun hypoxanthine a white, crystalline, almost water-soluble, alkaloidal purine derivative, C 5 H 4 N 4 O, found in animal and vegetable tissues: used chiefly in biochemical research. 1
noun hypoxanthine A compound that is an intermediate in the metabolism of purines in animals and occurs in plant tissues. 1
noun hypoxanthine a white or colourless crystalline compound that is a breakdown product of nucleoproteins. Formula: C5H4N4O 0
noun hypoxanthine a nitrogenous compound, C5H4N4O, formed in the body from the breakdown of nucleic acids 0

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Origin of hypoxanthine

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; hypo- + xanthine

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Parts of speech for Hypoxanthine

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hypoxanthine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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