Bathochromatism

/ˌbæθoʊˈkroʊməˌtɪzəm/ noun

The phenomenon of color change in substances due to depth, pressure, or change in solvent, often observed in dyes and marine life.

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) plus 'chroma' (color) plus '-ism' (condition). This term originated in chemistry and marine biology to describe color transformations at different depths.

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