azapurine

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noun

Any derivative of a purine in which the carbon atom in the 8- position is replaced by nitrogen

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Meanings

nounazapurine (plural azapurines)

plural azapurines

  1. chemistryAny derivative of a purine in which the carbon atom in the 8- position is replaced by nitrogen

Origin

From aza- + purine.

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APA

azapurine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/azapurine

MLA

“azapurine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/azapurine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “azapurine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/azapurine.

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