Chlorophane

Chlorophane
Chlorophane Chlo"ro*phane, n. [Gr. chlwro`s light green + ? to show: cf. F. chlorophane.] 1. (Min.) A variety of fluor spar, which, when heated, gives a beautiful emerald green light. [1913 Webster]

2. (Physiol.) The yellowish green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina. See {Chromophane}. [1913 Webster]


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