aaptosine

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noun

A cytotoxic marine alkaloid isolated from sponges of the genus Aaptos which has a 5,8-diazabenz[cd]azulene core structure and features two methoxy groups.

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Meanings

nounaaptosine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA cytotoxic marine alkaloid isolated from sponges of the genus Aaptos which has a 5,8-diazabenz[cd]azulene core structure and features two methoxy groups.

Origin

From taxonomic name Aaptos + English -ine.

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APA

aaptosine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aaptosine

MLA

“aaptosine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aaptosine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aaptosine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aaptosine.

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