pterin
English edit
Etymology edit
From Greek: πτερόν (pteron) = wing (because it was first found in butterfly wings).
Noun edit
pterin (countable and uncountable, plural pterins)
- (organic chemistry) 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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Translations edit
derivative of pteridine