actiniochrome
|ac-tin-i-o-chrome|
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/ækˈtɪni.oʊˌkroʊm/
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/ækˈtɪn.i.əˌkrəʊm/
sea anemone pigment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actiniochrome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'khrōma' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'actiniochrome' was derived from the combination of Greek words 'aktis' and 'khrōma', and eventually became the modern English word 'actiniochrome'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'color related to rays', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a pigment in sea anemones'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pigment found in certain sea anemones, responsible for their coloration.
The vibrant colors of the sea anemone are due to actiniochrome.
Last updated: 2025/04/29 17:36