dichroism

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Synonyms: dichronism, dichromism, dichroic, trichroism, dicrotism, dichroite, diachronism, dichroisms

Antonyms: dichronism, dichromism, dichroic, trichroism, dicrotism, dichroite, diachronism, dichroisms

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Noun

1. The property of some [[crystal]]s of [[transmitting]] different [[color]]s of [[light]] in different [[directions]].
2. {{lb|en|physics}} The property of some [[anisotropic]] materials of having different [[absorption coefficient]]s for light [[polarized]] in different directions; [[circular dichroism]].

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