English Explanatory Dictionary

texaphyrin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a certain subclass of porphyrins.

Word forms

texaphyrin texaphyrins

Etymology

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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