chromogen

/ˈkroʊməʤ(ə)n/
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Definitions of chromogen
  1. noun
    a compound that can be converted to a pigment
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    types:
    stercobilinogen, urobilinogen
    a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine
    type of:
    chemical compound, compound
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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