Gaois

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  1. SCIENCE|natural and applied sciences|life sciences · INDUSTRY|chemistry|chemical compound
    lúicifeirin Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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    luciferin
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    Definition chemical compound involved in bioluminescence, which is oxidized by the enzyme luciferase and emits light on decaying to its ground state Reference "COM-EN based on: ""luciferin"". Dictionary of Psychology (3 ed.). Andrew M. Colman. Oxford University Press, 2008, http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780199534067.001.0001/acref-9780199534067-e-4745 [28.1.2016]"
    Comment present in certain organisms such as deep-sea fishes, fireflies, and glow-worms