electrochromic
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of electrochromic
First recorded in 1960–65; electro- ( def. ) + chromic ( def. )
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Other surprise-and-delight features: The electrochromic roof that can be shaded in zones and patterns; the high-def head-up display, with beautifully animated overlays of augmented reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
Advances in electrochromic coatings may bring us closer to environmentally friendly ways to keep inside spaces cool.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024
California-based View demonstrates its electrochromic Dynamic Glass, which changes color to reflect or absorb light, on November 19, 2015 at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 21, 2015
The meet-up prompts the electrochromic material, which contains tungsten oxide, to absorb or block light.
From Forbes ● Jan. 7, 2014
The company, called View, makes electrochromic windows, which are sometimes called “smart windows” because they can be programmed to absorb a different amount of light throughout the day in order to cool or warm up a room.
From Forbes ● Jan. 7, 2014
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