What does porphyrin mean?
noun
A macrocyclic compound consisting of four modified pyrrole rings linked at their α carbon atoms with four side-chains attached. Porphyrins are the core structure of heme, chlorophyll, and other important biological molecules.
Example
"The scientist studied the properties of porphyrins in the context of their role in photosynthesis."
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