English word xenosiderophore comes from English xeno-, English siderophore
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| xeno- | English (eng) | From a foreign place, as in xenolith. Having to do with foreigners, as in xenophilia, or more commonly, xenophobia.. Relating to strangers or strangeness, as in xenodochy or xenomenia. |
| siderophore | English (eng) | (biochemistry) Any medium-sized molecule that has a high specificity for binding or chelating iron; they are employed by microorganisms to obtain iron from the environment. A siderophage. |
| xenosiderophore | English (eng) | A siderophore used by an organism other than the one that produces it. |