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luciferin

/luːˈsɪf.ər.ɪn/

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noun

/luːˈsɪf.ər.ɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruПигмент, содержащийся в биолюминесцентных организмах, таких как светлячки, который излучает холодный свет при окислении.

A pigment found in bioluminescent organisms, such as fireflies, that emits a cold light when it undergoes oxidation.

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  1. Bioluminescent pigmentC2formalscientific

    A pigment found in luminescent organisms, such as fireflies, that emits a heatless light when it undergoes oxidation.

    ruЛюциферин

    • Fireflies produce light through the oxidation of luciferin.
    • Scientists study luciferin to understand bioluminescence.
    • The glow of the jellyfish is due to a similar compound to luciferin.
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