hephaestin

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noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of iron(II) state, Fe²⁺ to iron(III) state, Fe³⁺.

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Meanings

nounhephaestin (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryAn enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of iron(II) state, Fe²⁺ to iron(III) state, Fe³⁺.

Origin

From Hephaestus + -in, after the god of metalworking.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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