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Meaning of alloxan | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/æˈlɒk.sən/

Definitions

An oxidation product of uric acid, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone, capable of inducing diabetes by destroying pancreatic tissue

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Français alloxane
Português aloxano

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

alloxanate alloxanic acid alloxanized alloxanthin alloxanthine alloxantin

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