amphichromy

/æmˈfɪkrəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A reversible change in the color of an object or substance, often due to a change in the temperature or pressure.

“The scientist studied the phenomenon of amphichromy in certain types of crystals.”

Synonyms

  • reversible color change
  • thermochromism

Antonyms

  • color fixation
  • irreversible color change