hemin
/ˈhi.mɪn/
hemin noun: a reddish brown substance produced in a laboratory test for the presence of blood by reaction with glacial acetic acid and sodium chloride.
Noun
hemin (plural hemins)
- a reddish brown substance produced in a laboratory test for the presence of blood by reaction with glacial acetic acid and sodium chloride
- Synonyms:
- hematin chloride, protohemin
hemin meaning in Tamil
hemin in Tamil
- ஏமின்
Synonyms of hemin
- hematin chloride
- protohemin
Forms of hemin
| plural | hemins |
|---|---|
| alternative form | haemin |
Origin of hemin
From Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă, “blood”) + -in. By surface analysis, hem- + -in.
Words formed from hemin
Questions about hemin
- What does hemin mean?
- Hemin means a reddish brown substance produced in a laboratory test for the presence of blood by reaction with glacial acetic acid and sodium chloride.
- What is hemin in Tamil?
- Hemin in Tamil is ஏமின். See Hemin meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is hemin?
- Hemin is a noun.
- How do you pronounce hemin?
- Hemin is pronounced /ˈhi.mɪn/.
- What is the plural of hemin?
- The plural of hemin is hemins.
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