purinic
|pu-ri-nic|
C1
/pjʊˈrɪnɪk/
related to purine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purinic' originates from 'purine' (itself from German 'Purine'), with the suffix '-ic' meaning 'pertaining to'.
Historical Evolution
'purine' was coined in the 19th century from German 'Purine', and the adjective 'purinic' was formed by adding '-ic' in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to purine', and this meaning has remained unchanged in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from purine, a type of nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA.
A purinic site in DNA can lead to mutations.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 11:27