FLAVIN


Meaning of FLAVIN in English

/flay"vin/ , n. Biochem.

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

2. quercetin.

Also, flavine .

[ 1850-55; FLAV- + -IN 2 ]

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