haemin

/ˈhiːmətɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A red pigment or a yellowish-red pigment, also known as haematin, which is a compound produced by the oxidation of hemoglobin.

“The haematin is a key component in the study of hemoglobin’s degradation process.”

Synonyms

  • haematinic
  • haematoporphyrin

Antonyms

  • haemoglobin