Definition

A type of chemical compound that has a specific ring structure made of two fused rings, one being pyrimidine and the other being pyrazine. These compounds can be found in various biological pigments.

Example

Pteridine compounds are important in the study of animal pigments and biological processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pteridine?

Yeah, I think it's related to some pigments in animals, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how such a small compound can have such a big impact.

Totally! I love learning about the science behind colors in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pteridine is formed from "pteron" (from Greek, meaning wing) and "-idine" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a class of compounds that are structurally related to wings, often found in biological systems.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wing' ('pteron') to remember that 'pteridine' refers to a compound related to structures that resemble wings.

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