Pterin Definition

noun

(organic chemistry) A ketonic amide derivative of pteridine responsible for some of the colouring in nature. It is also a component of folic acid.

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Other Word Forms of Pterin

Noun

Singular:
pterin
Plural:
pterins

Origin of Pterin

  • From Greek: πτερόν (pteron) = wing (because it was first found in butterfly wings).

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Words Starting With

PPTPTE

Words Ending With

NINRIN

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pterin

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PT & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With IN

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With N