noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a compound that can be converted to a pigment wordnet
3. 3
   A strongly pigmented organelle or organism. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

coatcoatingcolorcoloringdistemperdrier

Etymology

From chromo- + -gen.

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