amphichromatic
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/ˌæmfɪkroʊˈmætɪk/
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/ˌæmfɪkrəʊˈmætɪk/
two-colored
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphichromatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'chroma' combined in Greek to form 'amphichromatic', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two colors', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to exhibit two different colors.
The amphichromatic nature of the mineral made it a subject of interest for geologists.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 11:06