amphichrome
|am-phi-chrome|
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/ˈæmfɪˌkroʊm/
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/ˈæmfɪˌkrəʊm/
color-changing compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphichrome' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi' meaning 'both' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi' and 'chroma' combined in Greek to form 'amphichrome', 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 'exhibiting different colors under different conditions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound that can exhibit different colors under different conditions.
The amphichrome changed color when exposed to light.
Synonyms
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