Fluorophore

Pronunciation: /ˈfɫuˈɔɹoʊˈpieɪtʃˈɔɹ/

Fluorophore (noun)

  1. A chemical part that absorbs light and then gives off light of a different colour.
  2. A substance used to label cells or molecules so they can be seen under special light.

Examples

  • The fluorophore acts as a light-emitting marker in the sample.
  • A light-emitting marker can be a fluorophore in the experiment.