pleochroism
pleochroism · pleochroisms
The optical phenomenon in some coloured, transparent crystals in which the colour…The optical phenomenon in some coloured, transparent crystals (such as tourmaline and opal) in which the colour changes when viewed from different directions.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The optical phenomenon in some coloured, transparent crystals (such as tourmaline and opal) in which the colour changes when viewed from different directions.
the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
(countable, uncountable)The presence of various colours in the cell wall.
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plural: pleochroismsWord family
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