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luciferin

/lu'sɪfərɪn/

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noun
pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation
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animal pigment

Definition that contains luciferin

chemiluminescence luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies