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dichroism

di·chro·ism
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-kroh-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈdaɪ kroʊˌɪz əm/
    • /dˈaɪkrəʊˌɪzəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-kroh-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈdaɪ kroʊˌɪz əm/

Definitions of dichroism word

  • noun dichroism a property of a uniaxial crystal, such as tourmaline, of showing a perceptible difference in colour when viewed along two different axes in transmitted white light 3
  • noun dichroism a property of certain solutions as a result of which the wavelength (colour) of the light transmitted depends on the concentration of the solution and the length of the path of the light within the solution 3
  • noun dichroism the property that doubly refracting crystals have of transmitting light of different colors when looked at from different angles 3
  • noun dichroism the property of a substance of transmitting light of different colors depending on its thickness or on its concentration in solution 3
  • noun dichroism the property of a substance of having one color when it reflects light and another when it transmits light 3
  • noun dichroism Crystallography. pleochroism of a uniaxial crystal such that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions under transmitted light. 1

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Origin of dichroism

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Greek díchro(os) (see dichroic) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Dichroism

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dichroism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

dichroism usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with dichroism

  • what is dichroism?
  • how does circular dichroism work?
  • what is circular dichroism?

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