First Known Use: 1879
Dictionary
chromophore
noun chro·mo·phore \ˈkrō-mə-ˌfȯr\
Definition of CHROMOPHORE
: a chemical group (as an azo group) that absorbs light at a specific frequency and so imparts color to a molecule; also : a colored chemical compound
— chro·mo·phor·ic \ˌkrō-mə-ˈfȯr-ik, -ˈfär-\ adjective
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CHROMOPHORE
International Scientific Vocabulary
Medical Dictionary
chromophore
noun chro·mo·phore \ˈkrō-mə-ˌfō(ə)r, -ˌfȯ(ə)r\
Medical Definition of CHROMOPHORE
: a chemical group (as an azo group) that absorbs light at a specific frequency and so imparts color to a molecule; also : a colored chemical compound
—chro·mo·phor·ic \ˌkrō-mə-ˈfȯr-ik, -ˈfär-\ adjective
Learn More About CHROMOPHORE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: chromophyllPrevious Word in the Dictionary: chromophobeAll Words Near: chromophore
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up chromophore? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).