Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scintillon

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: scin-til-lon
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The mechanism for particulate-based bioluminescence.

Example Sentences

"There are two separately isolatable systems: the particulate (scintillon) system and the soluble system."
"Schematic representation of scintillon structure and localization, along with the proposed mechanism for triggering the bioluminescent flash of Gonyaulax."
"The proton influx from the acidic vacuole to the dense body of the scintillon thus triggers the flash."
"LBP binds luciferin at pH 8.0 but not at pH 6.3 (10); upon acidification of the scintillon, the luciferin is therefore released for reaction with an activated LCF."

Etymology

From scintilla + -on.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: scintilla

Questions

What does scintillon mean?: The mechanism for particulate-based bioluminescence.
Where does scintillon come from?: From scintilla + -on.

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