Definition of chromophore
: a chemical group (such as an azo group) that absorbs light at a specific frequency and so imparts color to a molecule; also : a colored chemical compound
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Origin and Etymology of chromophore
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1879
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chromophore
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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
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