Definitions for luciferin

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luciferin lu·cif·er·in

Spelling: [loo-sif-er-in]

IPA: /luˈsɪf ər ɪn/

Luciferin is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 247 anagrams from letters in luciferin (cefiilnru).

Definitions for luciferin

noun

1. a pigment occurring in luminescent organisms, as fireflies, that emits light when undergoing oxidation.

Origin of luciferin

1885-90; Latin lūcifer (see Lucifer) + -in²

Examples for luciferin

luciferin will also oxidize in the air spontaneously but no light is produced.