CHROMOGEN

chromogen

(noun) a compound that can be converted to a pigment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chromogen (plural chromogens)

(chemistry) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye.

(biology) A strongly pigmented organelle or organism.

Source: Wiktionary


Chro"mo*gen, Etym: [Gr. -gen.]

1. (Biol.)

Definition: Vegetable coloring matter other than green; chromule.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: Any colored compound, supposed to contain one or more chromophores.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SOMETIME

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