Definition

A white crystalline substance that is created by a chemical process involving diiodopurin and zinc dust.

Example

The chemist used purin in the experiment to study its properties.

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It's a white crystalline substance used in some chemical processes.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'purin' originates from the Latin 'purus' (meaning pure) and the suffix '-in', which is often used in chemistry to denote substances. Thus, 'purin' refers to a pure substance related to a specific chemical compound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'purus' meaning pure, and remember that 'purin' refers to a pure chemical substance.

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