chromophore (redirected from chromophoric)

chro·mo·phore  (krm-fôr, -fr)

n.

A chemical group capable of selective light absorption resulting in the coloration of certain organic compounds.

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chromo·phoric (-fôrk, -fr-) adj.

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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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Noun

1.

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