haematinon

/ˌhiːməˈtɪnɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical compound derived from haematin, often used to refer to a hypothetical intermediate in the breakdown of haemoglobin.

“The chemist studied the properties of haematinon in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • haematin
  • haemoglobin derivative

Antonyms

  • haematinogen
  • haemoglobin precursor