Luciferin
Pronunciation: /ˈɫusəfɝˈɪn/
Luciferin (noun)
- A light-producing substance in some living things, used in reactions that make energy appear as visible light.
- A compound used in lab tests to create a measurable glow when it reacts with other substances.
Examples
- Luciferin is a bioluminescent chemical used in light-producing reactions.
- A bioluminescent chemical like luciferin helps organisms produce light.