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dichromatic Definition

di·chro·matic (dī′krō matik)

adjective

  1. having two colors
  2. of or characterized by dichromatism
  3. Biol. having two seasonal varieties of coloration that are independent of sex or age, as certain species of insects, owls, or parrots

Etymology: di- + chromatic

dichromatic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • vision: Carroll J et al. , ( 2001 ) Photopigment basis for dichromatic color vision in the horse.

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