Hyperchromic

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing an increase in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environment.
  2. 2
    Having a higher than normal amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Etymology

From hyper- + chromo- + -ic.

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