ferredoxin

fer·re·dox·in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fer-uh-dok-sin]
- /ˌfɛr əˈdɒk sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fer-uh-dok-sin]
- /ˌfɛr əˈdɒk sɪn/

Definitions of ferredoxin word

noun ferredoxin any of a group of red-brown proteins containing iron and sulfur and acting as an electron carrier during photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, or oxidation-reduction reactions. 1
noun ferredoxin (protein) Any of a class of iron and sulfur-containing proteins, found in green plants, that functions in electron transport and in photosynthesis. 1
noun ferredoxin an iron- and sulphur-containing protein found in plants and microorganisms and involved in photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation 0
noun ferredoxin a protein, containing iron, that is found in chloroplasts and transports electrons in photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, and other biological processes 0

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Origin of ferredoxin

First appearance:

before 1962

One of the 3% newest English words

1962; < Latin fer(rum) iron + redox + -in2

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ferredoxin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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