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Bilin
Bi′lin
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
biline
, from L. bilis
bile.] (Physiol. Chem.)
A name applied to the amorphous or crystalline mass obtained from bile by the action of alcohol and ether. It is composed of a mixture of the sodium salts of the bile acids.
Definition 2024
Bilin
bilin
bilin
See also: Bilin
English
Noun
bilin (plural bilins)
- (biochemistry) Any of various biological pigments formed in many organisms as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins.
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Translations
pigment formed as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈbilin]
- Hyphenation: bi‧lin
Noun
bilin
- superessive singular of bili