flavin
a complex heterocyclic ketone that is common to the nonprotein part of several important yellow enzymes, the flavoproteins.
Origin of flavin
1- Also flavine.
Words Nearby flavin
Other definitions for -flavin (2 of 2)
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.
Stallone and flavin have been together since 1988—married since 1997—and have three daughters, Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet.
Stallone Family Fight Over Sage’s Death Sparked by Facebook Comments | Paula Froelich | July 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTflavin, add both to the bath together with indigo extract (1/2 tablespoonful).
Vegetable Dyes | Ethel M. MairetFrom his seat below the Gangway Mr. flavin watched procedure with wistful eyes.
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. MairetYellows 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
flavine
/ (ˈfleɪvɪn) /
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
any yellow pigment based on flavin
another name for quercetin
Origin of flavin
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