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单词 flavin
释义

flavin

[ fley-vin ]
/ ˈfleɪ vɪn /

noun Biochemistry.

a complex heterocyclic ketone that is common to the nonprotein part of several important yellow enzymes, the flavoproteins.
quercetin.
Also flavine.

Origin of flavin

First recorded in 1850–55; flav- + -in2

Definition for flavin (2 of 2)

-flavin

a combining form occurring in compound words which denote natural derivatives of flavin: riboflavin.
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British Dictionary definitions for flavin

flavin

flavine

/ (ˈfleɪvɪn) /

noun

a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C 10 H 6 N 4 O 2See flavoprotein
any yellow pigment based on flavin
another name for quercetin

Word Origin for flavin

C19: from Latin flāvus yellow
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Medical definitions for flavin

flavin
[ flāvĭn ]

n.

Any of various water-soluble yellow pigments, including riboflavin, found in plant and animal tissue as coenzymes of flavoproteins.
A ketone that gives color to various natural yellow pigments.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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