flavin

[ fley-vin ]

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

Origin of flavin

1
First recorded in 1850–55; flav- + -in2

Words Nearby flavin

Other definitions for -flavin (2 of 2)

-flavin

  1. 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 is extract of Quercitron bark, and is much used for bright yellow with tin.

    Vegetable Dyes | Ethel M. Mairet
  • Yellows 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

flavin

flavine

/ (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

  1. another name for quercetin

Origin of flavin

1
C19: from Latin flāvus yellow

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