thymine Meaning & Definition
/ˈθaɪmiːn/
What Does Thymine Mean?
Thymine is a noun that means A heterocyclic base, 5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; it pairs with adenine in DNA.
Thymine: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈθaɪmiːn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | thymines |
Thymine Definition (Noun)
- A heterocyclic base, 5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; it pairs with adenine in DNA.
Synonyms of Thymine
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Thymine synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thymine
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Thymine in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
thymine (countable and uncountable, plural thymines)
Words That Rhyme With Thymine
Origin of Thymine
From thymus + -ine. Thymine was first isolated in 1893 by Albrecht Kossel and Albert Neumann from calves' thymus glands, hence its name.
How to Pronounce Thymine
The standard pronunciation of thymine is //ˈθaɪmiːn//, spoken in 1 syllable.