English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperchromic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Describing an increase in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environment.
  2. Having a higher than normal amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Word forms

hyperchromic more hyperchromic most hyperchromic

Etymology

From hyper- + chromo- + -ic.

Antonyms

hypochromic

Derived words

hyperchromicity
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