Associations to the word «Luciferin»

Wiktionary

LUCIFERIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any of a class of polycyclic heterocycles that are responsible for the bioluminescence of fireflies, being converted to oxyluciferin by luciferase in the process.

Dictionary definition

LUCIFERIN, noun. Pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation.

Wise words

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Yiddish Proverb