thiocytosine

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noun

A derivative of cytosine in which a hydroxyl group has been replaced by a thiol group

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Meanings

nounthiocytosine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA derivative of cytosine in which a hydroxyl group has been replaced by a thiol group

Origin

From thio- + cytosine.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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