Chromogen
Pronunciation : Chro"mo*gen
Etymology : [Gr. -gen.]
Definition : 1. (Biol.)
Defn: Vegetable coloring matter other than green; chromule.
2. (Chem.)
Defn: Any colored compound, supposed to contain one or more chromophores.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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