trichroism
/traɪˈkroʊɪzəm/
noun
- The property of showing three different colors when viewed from different directions or under different lighting.
- The jeweler explained that the stone's trichroism made it especially valuable.
- Scientists study trichroism to understand how light interacts with crystal structures.
- Trichroism is a rare optical property found in some minerals and crystals.