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
- heavy-footed
- heavy-handed
- heavy-handedly
- heavy-handedness
- heavy-headed
- heavy-laden
- heavy-wooded pine
- heavyhearted
- heavyheartedly
- heavyheartedness
- heavyheartednesses
- heavyset
- heavyseter
- heavysetest
- heavysetter
- heavysettest
- heavyweight
- heavyweighter
- heavyweightest
- heavyweights
- Heazlewoodite
- Heb
- Hebbel
- hebdomad
- hebdomadal