hematin
he·ma·tin
hematin · hematins
Hemoglobin with iron in ferric stateHemoglobin with iron in ferric state.
/ˈhiːməˌtɪn/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state.
(countable, uncountable)Hemin.
More definitions
- a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
Origin
From Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă, “blood”) + -in. By surface analysis, hemat- + -in.From Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă, “blood”) + -in. By surface analysis, hemat- + -in.
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Forms
plural: hematinsSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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