rhizopterin

noun

rhi·​zop·​ter·​in

rīˈzäptərə̇n

plural -s

: a pale yellow crystalline aldehydo amino acid C₁₅H₁₂N₆O₄ obtained in the fumaric acid fermentation by a black mold (Rhizopus nigricans) that promotes the growth of several streptococci : a formyl derivative of pteroic acid

Word History

Etymology

rhiz- + pterin

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