adenine Meaning & Definition
/ˈæ.dəˌniːn/
What Does Adenine Mean?
Adenine is used as a noun meaning A base, C5H5N5, found in certain glands and tissues, which pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.
Word Facts for Adenine
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | adenines |
Adenine Definition (Noun)
- A base, C5H5N5, found in certain glands and tissues, which pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.
Synonyms of Adenine
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Adenine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
adenine (countable and uncountable, plural adenines)
Words That Rhyme With Adenine
Origin of Adenine
From German Adenin, from Ancient Greek ἀδήν (adḗn, “gland”). By surface analysis, aden- + -ine. It was named in 1885 by the German biochemist Albrecht Kossel, in reference to the pancreas (a specific gland) from which Kossel's sample had been extracted.
Pronouncing Adenine
You say adenine as /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æ).