Associations to the word «Flavin»

Wiktionary

FLAVIN, proper noun. A surname​ of southern descent, from the Gaelic Ó Flaithimhín.
FLAVIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any of a class of tricyclic heterocyclic compounds derived from riboflavin; found especially as the adenine dinucleotide (FAD)

Dictionary definition

FLAVIN, noun. A ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin.

Wise words

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