A substance or organism that destroys or breaks down colored pigments or chromophores.
From Greek 'chroma' (color) + 'phagein' (to eat/consume). This term combines color with the concept of consumption or breakdown.
Some bacteria are natural chromophages—they actually eat and break down pigments and dyes, which is why scientists are studying them for cleaning up pollution from textile manufacturing.
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