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pleochroic

/ˈpliːəkrɒɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does pleochroic mean?

adjective

Showing different colours when viewed from different directions, especially in a mineral or a crystal. Capable of exhibiting pleochroism.

Example

"The geologist studied the pleochroic properties of the mineral sample under a microscope."

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