Meanings
- archaicuncountablechemistryA nitrogenous substance, C₆H₄N₄O₅, obtained by the reduction of parabanic acid.
Synonyms: oxalantine, leucoturic acid
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA nitrogenous substance, C₆H₄N₄O₅, obtained by the reduction of parabanic acid.
Origin
Near-anagram of alloxantin.
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