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chromophore
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chro·mo·phore  (krm-fôr, -fr)
n.
A chemical group capable of selective light absorption resulting in the coloration of certain organic compounds.
chromo·phoric (-fôrk, -fr-) adj.
chromophore [ˈkrəʊməˌfɔː]
n
(Chemistry) a group of atoms in a chemical compound that are responsible for the colour of the compound
chromophoric , chromophorous adj
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Noun1.chromophore - the chemical group that gives color to a molecule
chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
dye, dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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It is easier to make the chain movements, caused by the isomerized groups, in polymer where the only one azo bond is present in the chromophore group.
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