Thymine

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A pyrimidine base, C5H6N2O2, that is an essential constituent of DNA.
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  • n. A base, C5H6N2O2, obtained by applying sulphuric acid to thymic acid; it pairs with adenine in DNA.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A colorless crystalline compound, C5H6N2O2, prepared by the action of dilute sulphuric acid on thymic acid. It may also be obtained synthetically. It sublimes in plates and melts above 250° C. Also called 5-methyluracil.
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  • n. a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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    pyrimidine   
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    cytosine    adenine    xanthine    diethylene    propylene    polypropylene    ethylene    choline   
     
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