flavin

¹

[ fley-vin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

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

-flavin

²

1. a combining form occurring in compound words which denote natural derivatives of flavin:

   riboflavin.

flavin

/ ˈfleɪvɪn /

noun

1. a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C 10 H 6 N 4 O 2 See flavoprotein
2. any yellow pigment based on flavin
3. another name for quercetin

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavin¹

First recorded in 1850–55; flav- + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavin¹

C19: from Latin flāvus yellow

Example Sentences

It was announced more publicly in 2004 with the unveiling of a plaque at the lighthouse and in 2020, Maureen Flavin Sweeney, then 98, received a special US House of Representatives honour for her part in the war.

From BBC

As a young woman growing up in County Kerry, Maureen Flavin Sweeney dreamed of moving to the United States.

From BBC

Ms. Zazeela never gained the renown of James Turrell or Dan Flavin, light artists who equaled her curiosity about altering optical perception in controlled environments.

From New York Times

Zisk also told TMZ that Stallone said nothing about wanting pretty young girls around him and had wife Jennifer Flavin on set with him that day.

From Los Angeles Times

After Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin announced their impending move to Florida, they received some support from Casey DeSantis, the state’s first lady.

From Los Angeles Times