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xanthine

xan·thine [ ˈzan-ˌthēn]

xanthine

noun

[ˈzan-ˌthēn]

Definition of xanthine

: a feebly basic compound C₅H₄N₄O₂ that occurs especially in animal or plant tissue, is derived from guanine and hypoxanthine, and yields uric acid on oxidation
also : any of various derivatives of xanthine (such as methylxanthine)

First Known Use of xanthine

1857, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for xanthine

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