dichroic in English
- dichroic⇄dichroic, adjective.
1. having or showing two colors.
2. (Mineralogy.) (of a crystal) showing two different colors according to the direction of transmitted light, due to difference in the amount of absorption of the rays.
3. (Chemistr
Dichroic
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/daɪˈkrəʊɪk/
Definitions
- Having the property of exhibiting different colors when viewed from different angles, especially in optical materials.
- Relating to or characterized by dichroism, where an object or material displays two different colors based on the angle of light or the observer's viewpoint.
Usage Examples
- The dichroic coating on the glass filter gives it a unique appearance when viewed from different angles.
- The gemstone displayed a dichroic effect, showing a blend of blue and green depending on the light source.
- Some minerals and crystals are known for their dichroic properties, changing color when exposed to different lighting conditions.
Etymology
The word "dichroic" derives from the Greek "dichroos," meaning "two-colored" (from "dicha" meaning "in two" and "khrōs" meaning "color"), combined with the suffix "-ic," indicating an adjective form. The term first emerged in scientific contexts in the early 19th century to describe the properties of certain crystals and materials.
Synonyms
- Two-colored
- Multicolored
- Chromatic
- Iridescent
- Polychromatic
Antonyms
- Monochrome
- Unicolored
- Single-colored
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| English | Dichroic | /daɪˈkrəʊɪk/ |
| Spanish | Dicroico | /diˈkɾoiko/ |
| French | Dichroïque | /di.kʁɔ.ik/ |
| German | Dichroitisch | /dɪˈkʁɔʏtɪʃ/ |
| Italian | Dicroico | /diˈkɾoiko/ |
| Portuguese | Dicroico | /diˈkɾɔiku/ |
| Russian | Дихроический | /dixrɐˈiʧəsʲkʲɪj/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 二色的 | /èr sè de/ |
| Japanese | 二色性の | /nishokusei no/ |
| Korean | 이색의 | /isaeg-ui/ |
| Arabic | ثنائي اللون | /θunaʔī al-lawn/ |
| Hindi | द्विचिरक | /dwichirak/ |
| Bengali | দ্বিচক্রিক | /dwicikrik/ |
| Telugu | రెండు రంగుల | /reṇḍu raṅgula/ |
| Tamil | இரட்டை வண்ணத்தன்மை | /iraṭṭai vaṇṇattaṉmai/ |
| Marathi | द्विरंगीय | /dvirangīya/ |
| Gujarati | દ્વિપ્રકારનું | /dviprakārnu/ |
| Punjabi | ਦੋ ਰੰਗੀ | /do raṅgī/ |
| Malayalam | രണ്ട് നിറമുള്ള | /raṇḍu niṟaḷu/ |
| Odia | ଦ୍ୱିରଙ୍ଗୀ | /dwirangī/ |
| Assamese | দ্বি-রঙীয়া | /dwi-raṅgīyā/ |
| Kannada | ಎರಡು ಬಣ್ಣದ | /eraḍu baṇṇada/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In British English, the pronunciation is closer to /ˈdaɪkrəʊɪk/ with a more emphasized first syllable.
- In American English, the pronunciation often emphasizes the second syllable, /daɪˈkrəʊɪk/.
Historical Usage
The term "dichroic" was first used in the early 19th century, particularly in the study of crystals and optics, where it described the characteristic of certain materials to show two different colors depending on the angle of light. Over time, it has expanded in usage to encompass various optical effects, including those in gemstones, filters, and coatings used in modern technology.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, dichroic effects in gemstones and art have been symbolic of duality or transformation. The changing colors can represent opposing forces, such as life and death, or the contrast between visible and hidden qualities. Dichroic materials are often used in jewelry and decoration to evoke mystery or highlight a balance of contrasts.
More Information
The word "dichroic" is predominantly used in optics and material science, but it is also employed in art and design to describe objects that change color based on angle or light. Dichroic materials are often used in filters, lenses, and various decorative objects due to their unique visual properties. The term is closely associated with the science of light and color, which explores how materials interact with light to create visual effects.