phycocyanin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun blue pigment in algae

WordNet


Phy`co*cy"a*nin, Phy`co*cy"a*nine noun (Also<
  • Phycocyanin
  • Phycocyanine
)
Etymology
Gr. seaweed + E. cyanin.
Definitions
  1. A blue coloring matter found in certain algæ.

Webster 1913