Dichroic

/daɪˈkroʊɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having the property of showing two different colors when light passes through it at different angles or wavelengths.

Etymology

From Greek 'dicha' (two) and 'chroma' (color). The '-ic' suffix makes it an adjective describing a material property that was first formally identified in optical science during the 19th century.

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Dichroic glass is what makes those fancy stage lights that seem to shift color—and dichroic coatings on high-end camera lenses are key to making professional photos look incredible because they reflect exactly the colors you want.

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