hyperchromic

adj — 2 senses

hyperchromic

adj

Etymology From hyper- + chromo- + -ic.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Describing an increase in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environment.

Medicine, Sciences Having a higher than normal amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Antonyms: hypochromic
Derived terms: hyperchromicity

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