dichroic

[ dahy-kroh-ik ]

adjective

1. characterized by dichroism:

   dichroic crystal.

2. dichromatic.

dichroic

/ daɪˈkrəʊɪk; ˌdaɪkrəʊˈɪtɪk /

adjective

1. (of a solution or uniaxial crystal) exhibiting dichroism
2. See dichromatic
   another word for dichromatic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dichroic¹

1860–65; < Greek díchro ( os ) of two colors + -ic; di- ¹, -chroic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dichroic¹

C19: from Greek dikhroos having two colours, from di ¹+ khrōs colour

Example Sentences

The emerald is dichroic, giving in the dichroscope a bluish-green and a yellowish-green image.

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As beryl is doubly refracting to a small degree, and dichroic, one might perhaps be deceived by such an imitation if not careful.

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While the crystal as a whole shows these three colours, each face is dichroic.

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The mineral is dichroic in a marked degree, and shows much “fire” when properly cut.

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