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Definition
Pyrimidine; a metabolic compound whose derivatives are essential nitrogenous bases in nucleic acids.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are typically used in academic or professional contexts in Hong Kong. While the pronunciation follows standard Cantonese reading, you will often hear these terms used in English during university lectures or medical discussions. It is common to see these terms written in Chinese but spoken as English loanwords in professional settings.
Examples
This compound contains pyrimidine.
Do you know how pyrimidine is composed?
Related words
Common phrases
pyrimidine derivative
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Grammar guides
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