amphichroic

am·phi·chro·ic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fi-kroh-ik]
- /ˌæm fɪˈkroʊ ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fi-kroh-ik]
- /ˌæm fɪˈkroʊ ɪk/

Definitions of amphichroic word

adjective amphichroic producing two colours, one on reacting with an acid, the other on reacting with a base 3
adjective amphichroic exhibiting either of two colors under varying conditions, as litmus 3
adjective amphichroic giving either of two colors, one with acids and one with alkalis. 1
adjective amphichroic (chemistry) Exhibiting or producing two colours, as substances which may change red litmus to blue and blue litmus to red. 0

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Origin of amphichroic

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; amphi- + -chroic

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Parts of speech for Amphichroic

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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amphichroic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.