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bichrome

American  
[bahy-krohm] / ˈbaɪˌkroʊm /

adjective

  1. bicolor.

Etymology

Origin of bichrome

First recorded in 1920–25; bi- 1 + -chrome

Example Sentences

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The animal gum contained in the Indian ink combines with the bichrome, and becomes insoluble under the influence of light.

From Project Gutenberg

Now the use of certain coal-tar black dyes in place of logwood obviates this use of bichrome, and thus the heavy stress on the fibre in mordanting with it.

From Project Gutenberg

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