hephaestin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

hephaestin

Etymology

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

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