thymine

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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From thymic + -ine.

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• IPA: /ˈθaɪmɪn/

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thymine (uncountable)

1. (biochemistry, genetics) A base, C₅H₆N₂O₂, obtained by applying sulphuric acid to thymic acid; it pairs with adenine in DNA.

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