Definitions for opsin

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opsin op·sin

Spelling: [op-sin]

IPA: /ˈɒp sɪn/

Opsin is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 56 anagrams from letters in opsin (inops).

Definitions for opsin

noun

1. any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.

Origin of opsin

First recorded in 1950-55; probably back formation from rhodopsin