chromatophilic
|chro-ma-to-phil-ic|
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/kroʊˌmætəˈfɪlɪk/
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/krəʊˌmætəˈfɪlɪk/
color-loving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chromatophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'khrōma' meaning 'color' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'khrōma' and 'philos' combined to form the modern English word 'chromatophilic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'color-loving', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an affinity for color or stain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity for color or stain, often used in a biological context to describe cells or structures that readily absorb dyes.
The chromatophilic granules in the cell were easily visible under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 02:22