epiguanine

/ɛpɪˈɡweɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A nucleoside, a derivative of guanine

“The researchers isolated the epiguanine molecule and studied its properties.”

2. chemistry

A guanine derivative, specifically a nucleoside

“The chemist synthesized epiguanine in the laboratory and analyzed its structure.”

Synonyms

  • guanine
  • nucleoside

Antonyms

  • adenine
  • pyrimidine