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Chromogen

Description

A chromogen is a substance that can be converted into a colored compound, especially in the presence of certain chemicals or enzymes.

Senses and Usages

Noun

Sense 1: In biochemistry, a substance that changes color during a specific chemical reaction.

Example Sentence: The chromogen in the test strip turned blue when exposed to the enzyme.

Sense 2: In photography, a compound that produces color in photographic prints.

Example Sentence: The chromogen in the photographic paper reacted with the developer solution to form vivid colors in the image.

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