Fluorophore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluorophore is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A molecule or functional group which is capable of fluorescence.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A molecule or functional group which is capable of fluorescence.
Example Sentences
The ideal fluorophore is a small, hydrophilic molecule with a long emission wavelength, large Stokes shift, high extinction coefficient, and high quantum efficiency.
Word Forms
- fluorophores
- fluorophor
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluoromarker, fluorogen, autofluorophore, fluoroenzyme, fluorinase, fluorosequence.
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