dichroism
/ˈdaɪkroʊˌɪzəm/
noun
- The property of a material or crystal of showing different colors when viewed from different directions or under different lighting.
- The gem's strong dichroism is a key feature that jewelers look for.
- The mineral's dichroism makes it appear green from one angle and blue from another.
- Scientists study dichroism in crystals to understand their internal structure.