amphichroic

amˈfɪkrɔɪɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a color or pigment that appears in two different hues under different lighting conditions, typically with one color being a tint of the other.

“The amphichroic quality of the painting made it difficult to capture in a photograph.”

2. noun

A color or pigment that exhibits amphichroism.

“The artist experimented with various amphichroic dyes to achieve the desired effect.”

Synonyms

  • anilox
  • dichroic

Antonyms

  • monochromatic
  • monochromous