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chromophore

the part of a molecule responsible for its color
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chromophore

Summary

chromophore has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • chromophore is a type of functional group[2].
  • chromophore is part of colourant[3].
  • chromophore's Commons category is recorded as Chromophores[4].
  • chromophore comprises conjugated system[5].
  • chromophore's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[6].
  • chromophore's has effect is recorded as color[7].
  • chromophore's has effect is recorded as absorption[8].
  • chromophore's different from is recorded as F-center[9].
  • chromophore's different from is recorded as chromatophore[10].
  • chromophore's studied by is recorded as biology of colour[11].
  • chromophore's studied by is recorded as photochemistry[12].
  • chromophore's studied by is recorded as spectroscopy[13].

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Definition and Type

chromophore is a type of functional group[2].

Use and Application

chromophore comprises conjugated system[5]. chromophore is part of colourant[3].

Why It Matters

chromophore has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Humoyun Qodirov · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has effect → color, absorption
    Has parts → —
    Part of → —
    Subclass of → —
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