hyperchromic

adjective

hy·​per·​chro·​mic -ˈkrō-mik How to pronounce hyperchromic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by hyperchromia
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by increased absorption especially of ultraviolet light
hyperchromic effect in DNA molecules subjected to heat
hyperchromicity noun
plural hyperchromicities

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“Hyperchromic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperchromic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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