peroxyflavin

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noun

Any peroxy derivative of a flavin, in general formed by the reaction of a reduced flavin with dioxygen molecules.

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Meanings

nounperoxyflavin (plural peroxyflavins)

plural peroxyflavins

  1. biochemistryAny peroxy derivative of a flavin, in general formed by the reaction of a reduced flavin with dioxygen molecules.

Origin

From peroxy- + flavin.

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APA

peroxyflavin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peroxyflavin

MLA

“peroxyflavin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peroxyflavin. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peroxyflavin,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peroxyflavin.

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