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idiochromatic

American

[id-ee-uh-kroh-mat-ik, -oh-kruh-] / ˌɪd i ə kroʊˈmæt ɪk, -oʊ krə- /

adjective

(of a mineral) deriving a characteristic color from its capacity to absorb certain light rays.

Etymology

Origin of idiochromatic

idio- + chromatic

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