What does dichromatic mean?
Dichromatic means having two colors..
Dichromatic
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
having two colors..
Definitions by Sense
- having two colors.
- (pathology) having a form of colorblindness in which only two of the three primary colors can be distinguished
- (zoology) having two independent channels for conveying color information in the eye.
- (biology) occurring or existing in two different ornamentations or colors, typically as a form of sexual dimorphism.
- (optics) having two hues, either of which may be visible depending on both the concentration of the absorbing substance and the depth or thickness of the medium traversed, such as in pumpkin seed oil. A form of polychromatism.
- (optics) exhibiting dichroism; dichroic.
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Synonyms for dichromatic
Antonyms for dichromatic
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Word Forms
- more dichromatic
- most dichromatic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dichromatic?
Common synonyms include bichrome, bicolour, bicoloured, duocolor.
What is the opposite of dichromatic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dichromatic in a sentence?
Use dichromatic where its definition matches the intended context.
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