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trichroic, a.|traɪˈkrəʊɪk| [f. Gr. τρίχρο-ος, τρίχρους three-coloured + -ic: cf. dichroic.] Having or showing three colours; spec. of crystals, exhibiting three different colours when viewed in three different directions.
1881S. P. Thompson in Nature 15 Sept. 465/2 Di- or trichroic absorption is a general property of all coloured crystals other than those of the cubical system. 1888Rutley Rock-Forming Min. 100 Such crystals are said to be trichroic. |