Because A, G, C, and T appear in the DNA, these molecules are called DNA-bases; A, G, C, and U are called RNA-bases. Uracil and thymine are identical except that uracil lacks the 5' methyl group. Adenine and guanine belong to the double-ringed class of molecules called purines (abbreviated as R).
Definition of decalcomania. 1  1 : the art or process of transferring pictures and designs from specially prepared paper (as to glass) 2  2 : decal.
A decalcomania image transfer system comprises a non-stretchable base sheet of linear oriented high-impact styrene, with one or more images of flexible decal lacquer formed thereon. The lacquer is applied through a photo emulsion stencil.