paraxanthine

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English

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Etymology

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From para- +‎ xanthine.

Noun

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paraxanthine (countable and uncountable, plural paraxanthines)

  1. (organic chemistry) A metabolite of caffeine.

Usage notes

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Don't confuse with paraxanthin, apparently a substance found in urine, thought to be a poison.