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chromophore
 

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Noun chromophore has 1 sense
  1. chromophore - the chemical group that gives color to a molecule
    --1 is a kind of     group, radical, chemical group
    --1 is a part of dye, dyestuff

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Term: Chromophore

Definition: A chromophore is the part of a molecule responsible for its color or absorbing light.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The butterfly's wings display vibrant colors due to the presence of a chromophore.
  2. UV light is absorbed by the chromophore in the sunscreen, preventing skin damage.
  3. The chemist identified the chromophore in the compound which gave it a blue hue.

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