pyrimidine

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Noun pyrimidine has 2 senses

pyrimidine - any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine
--₁ is a kind of base, alkali
--₁ has particulars: cytosine, C; thymine, T
pyrimidine - a heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odor
--₂ is a kind of organic compound

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Pyrimidine

Description:

Pyrimidine is a heterocyclic organic compound that consists of a six-membered aromatic ring made up of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen atoms. It is one of the two nucleotide bases found in DNA and RNA, alongside purine. Pyrimidine is also used in various pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of organic compound that forms the building blocks of DNA and RNA, composed of a six-membered ring of carbon and nitrogen atoms.

Example Sentence: The DNA molecule is made up of two strands that are connected by pairs of pyrimidines and purines.

Sense 2:

Noun: A class of synthetic compounds derived from pyrimidine, used in the production of drugs.

Example Sentence: The pharmaceutical company is developing a new treatment for cancer using pyrimidine derivatives.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Referring to a location or phenomenon that is popular or specific to a local area.

Example Sentence: The dish we tried at the local restaurant is a pyrimidine delicacy, loved by the locals.