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- [kruh-mat-uh-fawr, -fohr, kroh-muh-tuh‐]
- /krəˈmæt əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr, ˈkroʊ mə tə‐/
- /krəʊmˈatəfˌɔː/
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- [kruh-mat-uh-fawr, -fohr, kroh-muh-tuh‐]
- /krəˈmæt əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr, ˈkroʊ mə tə‐/
Definitions of chromatophore word
- noun chromatophore a cell in the skin of frogs, chameleons, etc, in which pigment is concentrated or dispersed, causing the animal to change colour 3
- noun chromatophore a special animal cell, usually dermal, that contains pigment granules: it is often capable of expansion and contraction in such a manner that the skin color changes, as in the chameleon 3
- noun chromatophore a plastid containing chlorophyll or other pigments 3
- noun chromatophore Zoology. a cell containing pigment, especially one that through contraction and expansion produces a temporary color, as in cuttlefishes. 1
- noun chromatophore Botany. one of the colored plastids in plant cells. 1
- noun chromatophore A cell or plastid that contains pigment. 1
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Origin of chromatophore
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; chromato- + -phore
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Parts of speech for Chromatophore
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chromatophore popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chromatophore usage trend in Literature
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