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dichroic

adjective
di·​chro·​ic | \ dī-ˈkrō-ik How to pronounce dichroic (audio) \

Definition of dichroic

1 : having the property of dichroism a dichroic crystal a dichroic mirror
2 : dichromatic

Examples of dichroic in a Sentence

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 Dating back to around 400 CE and made of dichroic glass, the Lycurgus Cup is notable for exhibiting different colors depending on the light. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Scientists found these old photographs contain metallic nanoparticles," 12 June 2019 Some $22 million in bonds paid more than 80 percent of the construction costs of the museum, made of Kansas limestone and dichroic glass, which changes color with the light. — Eric Adler And Steve Vockrodt, kansascity, "After losing millions, can Prairiefire dinosaur museum in Johnson County evolve? | The Kansas City Star," 18 May 2018

First Known Use of dichroic

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for dichroic

Greek díchroos, díchrous "of two colors" (from di- di- + -chroos, adjective derivative of chrṓs "skin, flesh, complexion, color") + -ic entry 1 — more at -chrome

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dichroic

adjective
di·​chro·​ic | \ dī-ˈkrō-ik How to pronounce dichroic (audio) \

Medical Definition of dichroic

1 : having the property of dichroism a dichroic crystal
2 : dichromatic

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