amphichroic
|am-phi-chro-ic|
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/ˌæmfɪˈkroʊɪk/
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/ˌæmfɪˈkrəʊɪk/
color-changing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphichroic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'chroic' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'chroic' combined in Greek to form 'amphichroic', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two colors', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'changing color under different conditions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the property of changing color in different conditions, especially in different pH levels.
The amphichroic indicator changed from red to blue as the solution became more alkaline.
Synonyms
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