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phytochrome

Syllabification: (phy·to·chrome)
Pronunciation: /ˈfitəˌkrōm/

Definition of phytochrome

noun

Biochemistry
  • a blue-green pigment found in many plants, in which it regulates various developmental processes.

Origin:

late 19th century: from phyto- 'relating to plants' + Greek khrōma 'color'

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