chromoprotein

chro·mo·pro·tein

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-muh-proh-teen, -tee-in]
- /ˌkroʊ məˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-muh-proh-teen, -tee-in]
- /ˌkroʊ məˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn/

Definitions of chromoprotein word

noun chromoprotein any of a group of conjugated proteins, such as haemoglobin, in which the protein is joined to a coloured compound, such as a metal-containing porphyrin 3
noun chromoprotein a conjugated protein containing a pigment 3
noun chromoprotein a protein, as hemoglobin or rhodopsin, containing a pigmented nonprotein group, such as heme, riboflavin, or retinal. 1
noun chromoprotein (protein) Any protein, such as haemoglobin, that has a metal-containing pigmented group such as haem. 1
noun chromoprotein (biochemistry) Any protein, such as haemoglobin, that has a metal-containing pigmented group such as haem. 0

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Origin of chromoprotein

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; chromo- + protein

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Parts of speech for Chromoprotein

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chromoprotein popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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