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helminthosporin

noun
hel·​min·​tho·​spo·​rin | \ (ˌ)helˌmin(t)thəˈspōrə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of helminthosporin

: a dark maroon crystalline phenolic pigment C15H10O5 derived from anthraquinone and formed by the action of certain molds (as Helminthosporium gramineum) on sugar

History and Etymology for helminthosporin

New Latin, Helminthosporium + English -in

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