Meaning Of The Word Luciferin

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Luciferin Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Luciferin?

luciferin in American English
a substance in luminescent organisms, as fireflies, that produces light by combining with oxygen in the presence of luciferase
noun: a pigment occurring in luminescent organisms, as fireflies, that emits light when undergoing oxidation

luciferin in British English
noun: a substance occurring in bioluminescent organisms, such as glow-worms and fireflies. It undergoes an enzyme-catalysed oxidation and emits light on decaying to its ground state

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