methylxanthine
methylxanthine · methylxanthines
metilxantina
Any of a group of compounds, such as caffeine, formed through the methylation of xanthinesAny of a group of compounds, such as caffeine, formed through the methylation of xanthines.
Translations
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1 sensesAny of a group of compounds, such as caffeine, formed through the methylation of xanthines.
Origin
From methyl + xanthine.From methyl + xanthine.
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Forms
plural: methylxanthines| Singular | methylxanthine |
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Word family
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