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pleochroism

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/ˈpliəˌwɜrtʃɪmz/

/plɪˈɒkrəʊˌɪzəm/

noun

1 pleokroizma, pleokroizm uncountable

Definition (English)

The property of a mineral that causes it to exhibit different colors when viewed from different directions.

Example Sentences

The tourmaline displayed vivid pleochroism.

Turmalin canlı bir pleokroizm sergiledi.
Pleochroism is often observed in colored gemstones.

Pleokroizm genellikle renkli değerli taşlarda gözlemlenir.

Collocations

pleochroism effectshow pleochroismpleochroism in minerals