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uracil
noun
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International Scientific Vocabulary ur- entry 1 + acetic + -il (substance relating to)
1890, in the meaning defined above
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“Uracil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uracil. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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