dichroism

dichroism definition - medical

di·chro·ism (dīˈkrō-ĭzˌəm)

noun
  1. The property of some solutions of showing different colors at different concentrations.
  2. The property of some crystals of exhibiting two different colors when viewed along different axes.

Related Forms:

  • di·chroˈic adjective

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