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   Auxochrome
   An auxochrome is a group of atoms attached to a chromophore which modifies the ability of that chromophore to absorb light. Examples include the hydroxyl group (-OH), the amino group (-NH2), and an aldehyde group (-CHO). An auxochrome is a functional group of atoms with nonbonded electrons which, w...
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   Auxochrome
   A group or substructure in a molecule that influences the intensity of absorption of the molecule.
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   auxochrome
   Compare with chromophore. A group or substructure in a molecule that influences the intensity of absorption of the molecule.
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   auxochrome
   <biochemistry> This is a group of atoms attached to a chromophore which modifies the ability of that chromophore to absorb light. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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   auxochrome
   (from the article `colour`) ...the spectrum and therefore appear yellow or orange in colour. The same effect occurs if the number of electrons present on a conjugated chain is ...
   Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/129
   
   
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   auxochrome
   Type: Term Pronunciation: awk′sō-krōm Definitions: 1. The chemical group within a dye molecule by which the dye is bound to reactive end groups in tissues. The auxochrome enhances the intensity of absorption.
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   auxochrome
   a saturated group with nonbonded electrons which, when attached to a chromophore, alters both the wavelength and intensity of an absorption.
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