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Noun: pleochroism  ,plee-u'krow,i-zum
  1. The phenomenon of different colours appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
    "Pleochroism is often observed in gemstones like sapphire"

Derived forms: pleochroisms

Type of: optical phenomenon

Encyclopedia: Pleochroism