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luciferin
[ loo-sif-er-in ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- a pigment occurring in bioluminescent organisms, such as fireflies, that emits light when undergoing oxidation.
luciferin
/ luːˈsɪfərɪn /
noun
- biochem a substance occurring in bioluminescent organisms, such as glow-worms and fireflies. It undergoes an enzyme-catalysed oxidation and emits light on decaying to its ground state
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Word History and Origins
Origin of luciferin1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of luciferin1
C20: from Latin lucifer (literally: light-bearer) + -in
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Example Sentences
Across the field, he saw the glowing Luciferin-like light of a small city.
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Luciferin will also oxidize in the air spontaneously but no light is produced.
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