dichroic filter

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noun

an optical colour filter operating on the principle of wave interference between closely spaced reflecting surfaces, rather than by colour absorption

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Words nearby dichroic filter

dichotomous, dichotomous key, dichotomous question, dichotomy, dichroic, dichroic filter, dichroism, dichroite, dichromate, dichromatic, dichromaticism

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How to use dichroic filter in a sentence

We are overwhelmed with data from every quarter, and our capacity to filter fact from fraud is limited.
The Facts About Ferguson Matter, Dammit|Doug McIntyre|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If users want to send naughty photos with a veil of privacy, opt for the pixilated shower door filter.
Swipe Right For Sex: Mixxxer Is Tinder for the Porn Star Set|Aurora Snow|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
By using some sort of filter—like, perhaps, a universally understood saying—the trait is more easily conveyed.
Scotland’s ‘Yes’ Campaign and the Myth of Scottish Equality|Noah Caldwell|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Basically, my mother said with a touch of embarrassment, everyone else seemed to have a filter, so they bought one, too.
Are Water Filters B.S.?|Michael Schulson|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Somehow, though, I doubt that consumers rush out of the grocery store filter aisle and straight to the testing authorities.
Are Water Filters B.S.?|Michael Schulson|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At once cover the mouth of the tube with a filter-paper cap moistened with saturated aqueous solution of silver nitrate (1:1).
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
In quantitative work the chemist aims to precipitate this green sulphide, which is more easily collected on a filter.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
The whole is then well stirred, collected on a filter, drained, and dried.
Field's Chromatography|George Field
After 24 hours filter the liquor, and evaporate to a pilular consistence.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Dissolve and filter off the liquid from the precipitate, and dilute to proper standard.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley