photogene

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See also: photogène

English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfəʊtəʊd͡ʒiːn/

Etymology 1

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From photo- +‎ -gene.

Noun

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photogene (plural photogenes)

  1. (obsolete) A photograph.
  2. (archaic) An afterimage.
    • 1864-1898, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Biology
      In youth , the visual apparatus is so quickly restored to its state of integrity , that many of these photogenes, as they are called , cannot be perceived .

Etymology 2

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From photo- +‎ gene.

Noun

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photogene (plural photogenes)

  1. (genetics) A gene involved in photosynthesis.
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