rna

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: r-n-a (3)
English Definition

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells.

Example Sentence

RNA plays an essential role in protein synthesis.

US IPA /หŒษ‘หrenหˆeษช/
UK IPA /หŒษ‘หrenหˆeษช/

Synonyms

ribonucleic acid genetic material

Antonyms

DNA non-genetic