Hypernym

noun

any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes

chlorocruorin 1

noundomain: substance

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English

Definition

an oxygen-binding hemeprotein present in the blood plasma of many annelids, particularly certain marine polychaetes.

Examples

1.A dichromatic compound, chlorocruorin is noted for appearing green in dilute solutions, though it appears light red when found in concentrated solutions.

Substance_holonym

iron 1

noun

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

Part_holonym

carbonyl group 1

noun

the bivalent radical CO

carboxyl 1

noun

the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids

porphyrin 1

noun

any of various pigments distributed widely in living tissues

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