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chromophore.

that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour

  2. (more generally) the group of atoms in a molecule in which the electronic transition responsible for a given spectral band is located

Where this word comes from

From chromo- + -phore.

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