flavin
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vɪn noun Biochemistry.
1.
a complex heterocyclic ketone that is common to the nonprotein part of several important yellow enzymes, the flavoproteins.
2.
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a combining form occurring in compound words which denote natural derivatives of flavin: riboflavin.
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flavin or flavine (ˈfleɪvɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See flavoprotein a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C10H6N4O2 |
| 2. | any yellow pigment based on flavin |
| 3. | another name for quercetin |
| [C19: from Latin flāvus yellow] | |
| flavine or flavine | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from Latin flāvus yellow] | |
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flavin fla·vin (flā'vĭn) or fla·vine (-vēn')
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.
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Example sentences
For example, red cabbages contain an indicator pigment molecule called flavin, which is a type of molecule called an anthocyanin.
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