chlorophane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of fluorspar, which, when heated, gives a striking emerald-green light.
  2. The yellowish-green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina.

Word forms

chlorophane chlorophanes

Etymology

From chloro- + -phane. Compare French chlorophane.

Related words

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