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🩸 Paler than normal 🔬 Less light absorbed
hypochromic

hypochromic

9.9
Shows less light absorption than a reference sample in a test
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkroʊmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipocromático
  • A hypochromic shift in the absorption spectrum indicated a structural change in the molecule.

Examples

  • After the chemical reaction, the solution became hypochromic compared to the original sample.

  • The solution appeared hypochromic under ultraviolet light.

  • The scientist observed a hypochromic effect when the sample was exposed to the new reagent.

  • Is this compound hypochromic compared to the standard sample?

  • The scientist observed a hypochromic effect when the sample was exposed to the new reagent.

  • A hypochromic shift in the absorption spectrum indicated a structural change in the molecule.

  • After the chemical reaction, the solution became hypochromic compared to the original sample.

Compounds

hypochromic anemia
  • Specialized
7.4

A blood condition with red blood cells that are paler because they have less hemoglobin

Surface Forms

hypochromic positive

Morphology

hypochromic = chromic (semi-transparent) = hypo + chrom + ic

The word is formed regularly with hypo- meaning 'under/less' plus a color-related base, but the base is technical rather than familiar to most learners.

Etymology

Hypochromic comes from the parts hypo- 'under' or 'less' and chroma 'colour', as in monochrome. In chemistry and light work, a hypochromic change means the sample shows less colour or absorbs less light, which is why scientists use that word.