pterin

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Synonyms: pteric, pterion, pteris, pteron, terin, perin, pteria

Antonyms: pteric, pterion, pteris, pteron, terin, perin, pteria

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} A [[ketonic]] [[amide]] derivative of [[pteridine]] responsible for some of the colouring in nature. It is also a component of [[folic acid]].

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