texaphyrin

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English

Etymology

Blend of Texas +‎ porphyrin, because some of the molecules have a shape that can be superimposed on the points of the star on the Texas state flag.

Noun

texaphyrin (plural texaphyrins)

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  1. (chemistry) Any of a certain subclass of porphyrins.