deflavination

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noun

The removal of flavin moieties, especially from a flavoprotein

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryThe removal of flavin moieties, especially from a flavoprotein

Origin

From de- + flavination.

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APA

deflavination. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deflavination

MLA

“deflavination.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deflavination. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deflavination,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deflavination.

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