PORPHYRINS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word porphyrins. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word porphyrins. (close relations)

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	heme				nounn
	noun • a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
	chlorophylls				nounn
	noun • any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms
	chromogens				nounn
	noun • a compound that can be converted to a pigment
	dyes				verbv
	noun • a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair verb • color with dye • color for microscopic study
	phycobilins				nounn
	noun • water-soluble proteinaceous pigments found in red algae and cyanobacteria
	pigments				nounn
	noun • dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.) • any substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces a characteristic color • a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating verb • acquire pigment; become colored or imbued • color or dye with a pigment
	tetrapyrroles				nounn
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Best Hypernyms For PORPHYRINS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for porphyrins, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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Alternatives for HEME

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