chromogen









chromogen


chromogen [kroh-muh-juh n, -jen] ExamplesWord Origin noun

  1. Chemistry.
    1. any substance found in organic fluids that forms colored compounds when oxidized.
    2. a colored compound that, though not a dye itself, can be converted into a dye.
  2. a chromogenic bacterium.

Origin of chromogen First recorded in 1855–60; chromo- + -gen Examples from the Web for chromogen Historical Examples of chromogen

  • The chromogen or pigmentary bacteria have occasionally been the means of working miracles.

    Cooley’s Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades…, Sixth Edition, Volume I

    Arnold Cooley

  • British Dictionary definitions for chromogen chromogen noun

    1. a compound that forms coloured compounds on oxidation
    2. a substance that can be converted to a dye
    3. a bacterium that produces a pigment

    chromogen in Medicine chromogen [krō′mə-jən] n.

    1. A substance that lacks definite color but may be transformed into a pigment.
    2. A strongly pigment-generating or pigmented organelle, organ, or microorganism.
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