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pleochroic

/ˌpliː.əˈkroʊ.ɪk/

Traducción: Describe un mineral o cristal que muestra diferentes colores al observarse desde distintas direcciones bajo luz polarizada.

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/ˌpliː.əˈkroʊ.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • esDescribe un mineral o cristal que muestra diferentes colores al observarse desde distintas direcciones bajo luz polarizada.

Describes a mineral or crystal that exhibits different colors when viewed from different directions under polarized light.

  1. Exhibiting pleochroismC2formalscientific

    Describing a crystalline substance that appears to be different colors when viewed from different angles, due to the selective absorption of light waves.

    espleocroico

    • The mineral cordierite is strongly pleochroic, appearing blue or yellow depending on the viewing angle.
    • Geologists use a polarizing microscope to identify pleochroic minerals.
    • The pleochroic nature of the gemstone made it highly prized by collectors.
Formas
  • more pleochroic comparative form
  • most pleochroic superlative form