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Definition of Glycosine

1. n. An organic base, C₆H₆N₄, produced artificially as a white, crystalline powder, by the action of ammonia on glyoxal.

Definition of Glycosine

1. Noun. (obsolete organic compound) An organic base, C₆H₆N₄, produced by the action of ammonia on glyoxal. ¹

2. Noun. (organic compound) The organic compound ''1-methyl-2-(phenylmethyl)-4(1H)-quinazolinone'' (a fused derivative of pyrimidine) found in the toothbrush plant, ''Glycosmis pentaphylla'', sometimes used to ease the pain of arthritis ¹

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Medical Definition of Glycosine

1. An organic base, C6H6N4, produced artificially as a white, crystalline powder, by the action of ammonia on glyoxal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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