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chromophore
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chromophore [′krō·mə‚fȯr]
(chemistry)
An arrangement of atoms that gives rise to color in many organic substances.


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Such processes occur predominantly at chromophoric groups such as carbonyls or other [pi]-electron containing groups.
In particular, benzophenone chromophoric group, known to undergo light-excitation to n, [pi]* triplet states, are commonly used as photosensitizers in photochemistry.
Peelable solder masks that contain insoluble pigments instead of soluble dyestuffs should be favoured for electroplating processes since leaching of such chromophoric substances is impossible.
 
 
 
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