pleochroic

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English

Etymology

From pleo- (more) +‎ -chroic (color).

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Adjective

pleochroic (not comparable)

  1. (geology) Of, pertaining to, or having the property of pleochroism.
    pleochroic mineral
    pleochroic crystals

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