Complete Definition of "thymine"

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Etymology
From term|thymic + term|-ine.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�θaɪmɪn/

Noun
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  1. context|biochemistry|genetics A base, C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>6</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, obtained by applying sulphuric acid to thymic acid; it pairs with adenine in DNA.

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