Meaning Of The Word Chromophore

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What's The Definition Of Chromophore?

chromophore in American English
any chemical group, as the azo group, that produces color in a compound and unites with certain other groups to form dyes
noun: any chemical group that produces color in a compound, as the azo group −N=N−

chromophore in British English
noun: a group of atoms in a chemical compound that are responsible for the colour of the compound

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