Chromogen Definition

krōmə-jən
noun
Any substance that can become a pigment or coloring matter, as a substance in organic fluids that forms colored compounds when oxidized, or a compound, not itself a dye, that can become a dye.
Webster's New World
Any of certain bacteria that produce a pigment.
Webster's New World
A strongly pigmented or pigment-generating organelle, organ, or microorganism.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Chromogen

Noun

Singular:
chromogen
Plural:
chromogens

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