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The definition of heterochromatic is a term used to refer to different colors or different wavelengths.

(adjective)

When you look at a prism with different colors, this is an example of something that would be described as heterochromatic.

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See heterochromatic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of, having, or consisting of different or contrasting colors; many-colored
  2. of heterochromatin

Origin: hetero- + chromatic

See heterochromatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or characterized by different colors; varicolored.
  2. Consisting of different wavelengths or frequencies.
  3. Of or relating to heterochromatin.

Related Forms:

  • hetˌer·o·chroˈma·tism (-krōˈmə-tĭzˌəm) noun

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