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- [fley-vin]
- /ˈfleɪ vɪn/
- /ˈfleɪ.ˌvɪn/
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- [fley-vin]
- /ˈfleɪ vɪn/
Definitions of flavin word
- noun flavin a complex heterocyclic ketone that is common to the nonprotein part of several important yellow enzymes, the flavoproteins. 1
- noun flavin quercetin. 1
- noun flavin Any of a group of naturally occurring pigments including riboflavin. They have a tricyclic aromatic molecular structure. 1
- noun flavin a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C10H6N4O2 0
- noun flavin any yellow pigment based on flavin 0
- noun flavin a complex heterocyclic ketone, C10H6N4O2 0
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Origin of flavin
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; flav- + -in2
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Parts of speech for Flavin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flavin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flavin usage trend in Literature
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