Pleochroic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or having the property of pleochroism. not-comparable

    "pleochroic mineral"

  2. 2
    Having various colours in the cell wall. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or having pleochroism wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
pleochroistic

Etymology

From pleo- (“more”) + -chroic (“color”).

Related phrases

pleochroic halo

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