English Explanatory Dictionary

chromogen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye.
  2. A strongly pigmented organelle or organism.

Word forms

chromogen chromogens

Etymology

From chromo- + -gen.

Derived words

chromogenic chromogenized nonchromogen photochromogen scotochromogen
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