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PURINE

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Purine.

Purine - as a noun

Any of several bases that are derivatives of purine

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances

Example Sentences

"Adenine and guanine are purines."
"The purine bases are essential for DNA and RNA synthesis."
"Some foods, such as liver and anchovies, are rich in purines."
"A diet high in purines can increase the risk of gout."
"The degradation of purines produces uric acid."
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Word Game Points

Is PURINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PURINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PURINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purine is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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