Allochromatic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Allochromatic is an adjective meaning (mineralogy, especially of a gemstone) Having a colour that is due to the presence of impurities.
Meaning
(mineralogy, especially of a gemstone) Having a colour that is due to the presence of impurities.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, physics, by extension) Having properties that are due to the presence of impurities, or to radiation damage
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include idiochromatic, chromian, chromatian, metachromic, lithochromatic, amethyst.
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