di·chro·ism (d  kr - z  m)n. Chemistry 1. The property possessed by some solutions of showing different colors at different concentrations. 2. The property possessed by some crystals of exhibiting two different colors when viewed along different axes. |
dichroism [ˈdaɪkrəʊˌɪzəm]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) Also called dichromaticism a property of a uniaxial crystal, such as tourmaline, of showing a perceptible difference in colour when viewed along two different axes in transmitted white light See also pleochroism
2. (Chemistry) a property of certain solutions as a result of which the wavelength (colour) of the light transmitted depends on the concentration of the solution and the length of the path of the light within the solution
dichroism
a property, peculiar to certain crystals, of reflecting light in two different colors when viewed from two different directions. — dichroic, adj.
See also: Color, Light
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| Noun | 1. | dichroism - pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions pleochroism - the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions |
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