Chromism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chromism is a noun meaning chromatism (the state of being colored).
Meaning
chromatism (the state of being colored).
More Meanings
- Any process that causes the color of a compound to change.
Example Sentences
By adding mechanical stresses to the crystalline sample, regular structures disappeared, followed by luminescent chromism from orange to yellow.
Word Forms
- chromisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chromatism, metachromatism, dichromism, achromatism, metachromism, chromotropy.
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