Bathochromy

/bæˈθɑːkroʊmi/ noun

The phenomenon or process of color change toward longer wavelengths, particularly in response to changes in chemical environment or depth.

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) plus 'chroma' (color) plus '-y' (process or condition). This term encompasses the overall concept of bathochromic shifting in chemistry and biology.

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