Definitions for: Chromogen

[n] a compound that can be converted to a pigment

Webster (1913) Definition: Chro"mo*gen, [Gr. ? color + -gen.]
1. (Biol.) Vegetable coloring matter other than green;
chromule.

2. (Chem.) Any colored compound, supposed to contain one or
more chromophores.

See Also: chemical compound, compound, stercobilinogen, urobilinogen