Chlorophane Definition

noun

(mineralogy) A variety of fluor spar, which, when heated, gives a striking emerald-green light.

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(biology) The yellowish-green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina.

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Other Word Forms of Chlorophane

Noun

Singular:
chlorophane
Plural:
chlorophanes

Origin of Chlorophane

  • Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōros, “light green”) + φαίνω (phainō, “show, shine”): compare French chlorophane.

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