halorhodopsin en · NOUN
Etymology
From halo- + rhodopsin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A light-driven ion pump, specific to chloride ions, found in phylogenetically ancient archaea known as halobacteria.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| halorhodopsins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr halorhodopsine (Translations)