allochromatic

adj — 2 senses

allochromatic

adj

Etymology From allo- + chromatic.

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Especially, Of a gemstone Having a colour that is due to the presence of impurities

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Broadly Having properties that are due to the presence of impurities, or to radiation damage

Related terms: idiocromatico

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