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Chromophore vs Pigment - What's the difference?

chromophore | pigment |

As nouns the difference between chromophore and pigment

is that chromophore is that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour while pigment is any color in plant or animal cells.

As a verb pigment is

to add color or pigment to something.

chromophore

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour
  • (chemistry) (more generally ) the group of atoms in a molecule in which the electronic transition responsible for a given spectral band is located
  • See also

    * luminophore ----

    pigment

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (biology) Any color in plant or animal cells
  • Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for most plants' green colouring.
  • A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder
  • Umber is a pigment made from clay containing iron and manganese oxide.
  • (obsolete) Wine flavoured with spices and honey.
  • (Sir Walter Scott)

    Derived terms

    * pigmentary

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To add color or pigment to something.
  • Derived terms

    * pigmentation

    Anagrams

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