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- [op-sin]
- /ˈɒp sɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-sin]
- /ˈɒp sɪn/
Definitions of opsin word
- noun opsin any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin. 1
- noun opsin A protein that forms part of the visual pigment rhodopsin and is released by the action of light. 1
- noun opsin the protein that together with retinene makes up the purple visual pigment rhodopsin 0
- noun opsin any of several colorless proteins, found in the rods and cones of the retina, that combine with various forms of retinal to produce light-sensitive pigments such as rhodopsin 0
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Origin of opsin
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; probably back formation from rhodopsin
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Parts of speech for Opsin
noun
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preposition
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opsin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
opsin usage trend in Literature
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