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lipochrome

[ lip-uh-krohm, lahy-puh- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. any of the naturally occurring pigments that contain a lipid, as carotene.

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Other Words From

  • lipo·chromic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lipochrome1

First recorded in 1885–90; lipo- 1 + -chrome

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Example Sentences

It contains chromatophores in many species, coloured by a mixed lipochrome pigment which appears to be distinct from diatomin.

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