fluorophore

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fluorophore (ˈflʊərəʊˌfɔː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a chemical group responsible for fluorescence

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Main Entry:  fluorophore
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an atomic group with one excited molecule that emits photons and is fluorescent; also written fluorophor
Etymology:  Greek
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Fluorophore is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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