chromogen

English

Etymology

From chromo- +‎ -gen.

Noun

chromogen (plural chromogens)

1. (chemistry) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye.
2. (biology) A strongly pigmented organelle or organism.

Derived terms

• chromogenic
• chromogenized
• nonchromogen
• photochromogen
• scotochromogen