'ionophore' definitions:

Definition of 'ionophore'

From: GCIDE

ionophore \i*on"o*phore`\ n. [ion + -phore] (Biochemistry) A compound that enhances transport of ions across cellular membranes, by binding them and carrying them across. As a class ionophores tend to be lipophilic in nature; each compound is usually specific for one or a small number of ions. [PJC]