Auxochrome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Auxochrome is a noun meaning (chemistry) any atom or group which, when added to a chromophore, causes a bathochromic shift in its spectrum.
Meaning
(chemistry) any atom or group which, when added to a chromophore, causes a bathochromic shift in its spectrum.
Word Forms
- auxochromes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chromophore, azochromophore, chromopeptide, chemochrome, anthochlor, chromogen.
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