color change
Americannoun
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Chemistry. a property of color transformation characteristic of a substance that is undergoing or has undergone a chemical reaction, the process or formation of which is an important indicator in the chemical analysis of that substance.
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Zoology. a natural transformation in the color of an animal's skin, fur, feathers, etc., for such purposes as camouflage, attracting a mate, or signaling a warning.
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Philately. a change in the coloration or color scheme of a postage stamp, the doing of which may be authorized, inadvertent, or fraudulent.
Example Sentences
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His PhD, at Harvard, focused on the timing of new leaves on trees in the spring and color change in the fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
A subtle color change also restored the appearance of the neoclassical “New Room,” which Washington added in the 1770s and ’80s as a grand space for entertaining, displaying art, making a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
While the color of fresh olive oil does not connote quality, the color change as it sits on a shelf does.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2025
Their analysis confirms that the predatory fish rapidly change color, suggesting that the color change might serve as a reliable signal of an individual's motivation to go in for an attack.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024
Grey eyes, brown eyes; Melisandre could see the color change with each pulse of the ruby.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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