lipochrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any naturally-occurring, fat-soluble pigment such as carotenes or chlorophyll.

Pronunciation

/ˈlai.poʊˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈlai.pəˌkɹoʊm/

Word forms

lipochrome lipochromes

Etymology

From lipo- (“lipid, fat”) + -chrome (“color”).

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