allochromatic

al·lo·chro·mat·ic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-kruh-mat-ik, -kroh-]
- /ˌæl ə krəˈmæt ɪk, -kroʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-kruh-mat-ik, -kroh-]
- /ˌæl ə krəˈmæt ɪk, -kroʊ-/

Definitions of allochromatic word

adjective allochromatic Physical Chemistry. pertaining to or having photochemical properties resulting from an impurity or from exposure to radiation. 1
adjective allochromatic Mineralogy. (of a mineral) having no color in itself but bearing colored impurities. 1
adjective allochromatic (mineralogy, especially of a gemstone) Having a colour that is due to the presence of impurities. 0
adjective allochromatic (chemistry, physics, by extension) Having properties that are due to the presence of impurities, or to radiation damage. 0

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Origin of allochromatic

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; allo- + chromatic

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Parts of speech for Allochromatic

noun

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allochromatic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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