amphichrom
|am-phi-chrom|
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/ˈæmfɪˌkroʊm/
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/ˈæmfɪˌkrəʊm/
dual color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphichrom' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'chroma' combined in Greek to form 'amphichrom', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'both colors', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound that can exhibit two different colors under different conditions.
The amphichrom changed color when exposed to light.
Synonyms
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