guanine Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡwɑː.niːn/
What Does Guanine Mean?
Guanine is a noun that means A substance first obtained from guano; it is a nucleic base and pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).
Guanine: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | guanines |
Guanine Definition (Noun)
- A substance first obtained from guano; it is a nucleic base and pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).
Synonyms of Guanine
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Guanine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
guanine (plural guanines)
Words That Rhyme With Guanine
Origin of Guanine
From guano + -ine. Guanine was named by the German chemist Julius Bodo Unger in 1846 who isolated it from guano.
Pronouncing Guanine
You say guanine as /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɡwɑː).