HyperDic: luciferin

English > 1 sense of the word luciferin:
NOUNsubstanceluciferinpigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies)
English > luciferin: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningPigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation.
Broaderanimal pigmentPigment occurring in animals
Spanishluciferina
Catalanluciferina

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