"methylxanthine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: methylxanthines [plural]
Etymology: methyl + xanthine Etymology templates: {{compound|en|methyl|xanthine}} methyl + xanthine Head templates: {{en-noun}} methylxanthine (plural methylxanthines)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a group of compounds, such as caffeine, formed through the methylation of xanthines. Categories (topical): Organic compounds Derived forms: isobutylmethylxanthine, methylxanthinic Translations (Translations): metilxantina (Italian)
    Sense id: en-methylxanthine-en-noun-9z3H98EL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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