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chromophore

/krɒməfɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does chromophore mean?

noun

A molecule that absorbs light and is responsible for the color of a substance. In biochemistry, a group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for its color.

Example

"The chromophore in the molecule was responsible for its bright blue color."

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