chlorophane

Meaning

Noun

A variety of fluorspar, which, when heated, gives a striking emerald-green light.
The yellowish-green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina.

Origin

Ancient Greek χλωρός + φαίνω. Compare French chlorophane.

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