chlorophane Meaning, Definition & Usage

Chlo"ro*phane noun

Etymology

Gr. light green + to show: cf. F. chlorophane.

Definitions

1. (Min.) A variety of fluor spar, which, when heated, gives a beautiful emerald green light.
2. (Physiol.) The yellowish green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina. See Chromophane.