porphyrins

[US]/ˈpɔːfɪrɪnz/
[UK]/ˈpɔrfɪrɪnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.any of a group of cyclic compounds, often containing iron, that are important in biological systems

Phrases & Collocations

metal porphyrins

synthetic porphyrins

porphyrins structure

porphyrins synthesis

porphyrins binding

porphyrins derivatives

porphyrins applications

natural porphyrins

porphyrins analysis

porphyrins properties

Example Sentences

porphyrins play a crucial role in photosynthesis.

many biological processes involve porphyrins.

porphyrins are essential for the function of hemoglobin.

researchers study porphyrins for their potential medical applications.

some porphyrins can act as photosensitizers in cancer therapy.

porphyrins can be synthesized in the laboratory.

porphyrins are found in various living organisms.

the study of porphyrins has expanded significantly in recent years.

porphyrins can absorb light at specific wavelengths.

scientists are exploring the use of porphyrins in solar energy conversion.

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