allochromatic

English

Etymology

From allo- +‎ chromatic.

Adjective

allochromatic (not comparable)

1. (mineralogy, especially of a gemstone) Having a colour that is due to the presence of impurities
2. (chemistry, physics, by extension) Having properties that are due to the presence of impurities, or to radiation damage

Translations

having a colour that is due to the presence of impurities

• Portuguese: alocromático

See also

• idiocromatico