thermochroism


ther·mo·chro·sis

(ther'mō-krō'sis), The selective action of certain substances on radiant heat, absorbing some of the rays, reflecting or transmitting others. Synonym(s): thermochroism [thermo- + G. chrōsis, coloring]

thermochroism

(thĕr-mŏk′rō-ĭzm) [″ + chroa, color] Property of a substance reflecting or transmitting portions of thermal radiation and absorbing or altering others.thermochroic, adjective