Bilin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bilin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of various biological pigments formed in many organisms as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of various biological pigments formed in many organisms as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins.
Word Forms
- bilins
Synonyms for bilin
Depending on context, synonyms include bilane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phycobilin, biliprotein, phycoerythrobilin, porphyrinogen, haematoporphyrin, biliverdin.
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