Definition

A strong base that can form crystals, made from the oxidation of guanine, and is related to certain amino acids in proteins.

Example

Guanidin is often used in biochemical research due to its unique properties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of guanidin?

I think I read about it in a chemistry book once.

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how it comes from guanine.

Right! It’s fascinating how many compounds are related to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guanidin is derived from the word "guanine" (from the Spanish "guanina", meaning a compound found in guano) and the suffix "-idin" (used in chemistry to denote a derivative or related compound). The term refers to a compound related to guanine, specifically in the context of its chemical structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'guanine' as a base compound found in guano, and remember that 'guanidin' is a related chemical compound.

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