chlorophyllin en · NOUN
Etymology
From chlorophyll + -in.
Meanings
- Any water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll in which the central magnesium atom is replaced (often with copper), and a number of side-chains are converted into sodium salts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chlorophyllins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fi klorofylliini (biochemistry: water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll) · ca clorofil·lina (biochemistry: water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll) · et klorofülliin (biochemistry: water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll)