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flavin

[ fley-vin ]
/ ˈfleɪ vɪn /
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noun Biochemistry.
a complex heterocyclic ketone that is common to the nonprotein part of several important yellow enzymes, the flavoproteins.
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Also flavine.

Origin of flavin

First recorded in1850–55; flav- + -in2

Other definitions 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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