Purine Definition & Meaning

purine
noun
  1. any of several bases that are derivatives of purine
  2. a colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances

"Purine" in song lyrics

See how purine is used in real songs:

  • "food containing purine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "food with purine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "which foods are low purine"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "purine"

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