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PURINES

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Purines.

Purines - 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 both purines."
"The structure of purines consists of a fused double-ring system."
"The body metabolizes purines into uric acid."
"Certain foods, like organ meats and seafood, are high in purines."
"The presence of purines in DNA helps stabilize its structure."
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Word Game Points

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

PURINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PURINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PURINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purines is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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