Chromogen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chromogen is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye.
More Meanings
- (biology) A strongly pigmented organelle or organism.
Word Forms
- chromogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chromophore, chromotrop, leucoderivative, auxochrome, chemochrome, chromophane.
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