Definitions

1. adjective

Having the property of appearing in different colors depending on the angle of view, especially in a thin film.

“The artist used dichroic glass in the stained-glass window to create a kaleidoscope effect.”

2. noun

A substance that exhibits dichroism, especially a thin film that appears to change color as the angle of view changes.

“The scientist studied the dichroic properties of the newly discovered mineral.”