Meanings
nountexaphyrin (plural texaphyrins)
plural texaphyrins
- chemistryAny of a certain subclass of porphyrins.
Origin
Blend of Texas + porphyrin, because some of the molecules have a shape that can be superimposed on the points of the star on the Texas state flag.
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texaphyrin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/texaphyrin
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