lipochrome en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlai.pəˌkɹoʊm/ (General-American, vernacular)
- /ˈlai.poʊˌkɹoʊm/ (General-American) careful
Etymology
From lipo- (“lipid, fat”) + -chrome (“color”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any naturally-occurring, fat-soluble pigment such as carotenes or chlorophyll.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lipochromes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |