adjective
- of, relating to, or containing a chromophore; capable of absorbing light and producing color
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The chromophoric groups in the dye molecule are responsible for its vibrant blue color.
- Chlorophyll is a chromophoric compound that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
- The fabric's chromophoric properties allow it to change color under different lighting conditions.
- Scientists studied the chromophoric behavior of the new organic compound.
- The chromophoric regions of the protein were analyzed using spectroscopy.