purinous
|pu-ri-nous|
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/ˈpjʊrɪnəs/
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/ˈpjʊərɪnəs/
relating to purine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purinous' originates from 'English', specifically from the word 'purine' with the suffix '-ous', where 'purine' refers to a type of nitrogenous base and '-ous' means 'full of' or 'relating to'.
Historical Evolution
'purinous' was formed in English by combining 'purine' and the suffix '-ous', and has been used in scientific contexts since the late 19th or early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to purine', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing purine or its derivatives.
The purinous compounds are important in biochemistry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 11:10