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luciferin
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luciferin, n.
any of several substances found in luminescent organisms (such as the firefly, Photinus pyralis ) which, when oxidized, produces an almost heatless light. It was first isolated from fireflies, and is the source of the firefly luminescence. See also firefly luciferin [PJC]
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