metachromatic

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met·a·chro·ma·tism (m

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A change in color caused by variation of the physical conditions to which a body is subjected, especially such a change caused by variation in temperature.

meta·chro·matic (-m

k) adj.

metachromatic [ˌmɛtəkrəʊˈmætɪk]

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of tissues and cells stained for microscopical examination) taking a colour different from that of the dye solution

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of dyes) capable of staining tissues or cells a colour different from that of the dye solution

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to metachromatism

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