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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any colouring matter within the cells of plants. countable, uncountable

   "Endochrome is not always green, but may for example be red or yellow."

2. 2
   The coloured endoplasm of a cell. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Endochrome is not always green, but may for example be red or yellow."

Etymology

From endo- + -chrome.

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