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.

quercetin.

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Also flavine.

Origin of flavin

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

Words nearby flavin

flauta, flautist, flav-, flavescent, Flavia, flavin, flavine, flavivirus, flavo-, flavobacteria, flavone

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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How to use flavin in a sentence

Flavin was keen on such mundane connections in his earliest years, then rejected them when he became a famous formalist.
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Stallone and Flavin have been together since 1988—married since 1997—and have three daughters, Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet.
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Flavin, add both to the bath together with indigo extract (1/2 tablespoonful).
Vegetable Dyes|Ethel M. Mairet
From his seat below the Gangway Mr. Flavin watched procedure with wistful eyes.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916|Various

To obtain a yellow shade of scarlet, a small quantity of Flavin, Fustic, or other yellow dye may be added to the dye bath.
Vegetable Dyes|Ethel M. Mairet
Flavin is extract of Quercitron bark, and is much used for bright yellow with tin.
Vegetable Dyes|Ethel M. Mairet
Yellows can be got with weld, flavin, turmeric (for which cotton has a strong attraction), and fustic.
Vegetable Dyes|Ethel M. Mairet

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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