Meaning Of The Word Ionophore

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What's The Definition Of Ionophore?

ionophore in American English
any of a group of compounds that transport, across a plasma membrane, ions which are not able to cross by themselves; esp., any of certain antibiotics, as valinomycin
noun: a lipid-soluble substance capable of transporting specific ions through cellular membranes

ionophore in British English
noun: a chemical compound capable of forming a complex with an ion and transporting it through a biological membrane

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