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BACTERIOPURPURIN

\baktˈi͡əɹɪˌɒpəpjˌʊɹɪn], \baktˈi‍əɹɪˌɒpəpjˌʊɹɪn], \b_a_k_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˌɒ_p_ə_p_j_ˌʊ_ɹ_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of BACTERIOPURPURIN

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences
1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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[Greek] A complex of photosynthetic pigments causing the red, purple, or violet appearance of certain bacteria.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

[Latin] A purplish pigment produced by the Beggiatoa roseo-persicina.

1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences
By Alexander Duane

Peach-colored pigment in Beggiatoa.

1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland

A pigment obtained from certain bacteria that is soluble in absolute alcohol. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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