Ferrichrome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ferrichrome is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A cyclic hexapeptide siderophore produced by some fungi.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A cyclic hexapeptide siderophore produced by some fungi.
More Meanings
- (often attributive) An audio cassette tape formulation having a five-micron ferric base coated with one micron of chromium dioxide pigment.
Example Sentences
A cassette containing the new ferrichrome tape came with the unit, and we used this as well as a standard cassette (Maxell) […]
Sony's was the only deck to accept ferrichrome tape, which has now become rare. Most decks have ceased to cater for it since the advent of metal tape.
Word Forms
- ferrichromes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ferricrocin, ferricytochrome, rhizoferrin, ferriheme, ferricenium, ferroheme.
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