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Meaning of xanthine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈzanθiːn

Definitions

Any of a group of alkaloids that include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine as well as the parent compound, a precursor of uric acid found in many organs of the body.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština xantin
Deutsch Xanthin
Español xantina
Suomi dioksipuriini ksantiini
Français xanthine
Gaeilge xaintin
Italiano xantina
日本語 キサンチン
Nederlands xanthine
Português xantina
Русский ксантин
中文 黃嘌呤 /黄嘌呤

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

xanthine oxidase xanthinine xanthinol xanthinosin xanthinuria xanthiol

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