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Pleochroism

The property possessed by some crystals, of showing different colors when viewed in the direction of different axes.

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Dichroism 76% connected

The property of presenting different colors by transmitted light, when viewed in two different directions, the colors being unlike in the direction o…

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Trichroism 76% connected

The quality possessed by some crystals of presenting different colors in three different directions.

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Abstract adjective · 78% connection

Expressing a particular property of an object viewed apart from the other properties which constitute it; -- opposed to concrete; as,…

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Anisometric adjective · 78% connection

Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; -- said of crystals with three unequal axes.

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Anisotropic adjective · 78% connection

Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, bu…

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Anorthic adjective · 78% connection

Having unequal oblique axes; as, anorthic crystals.

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Assessment noun · 78% connection

A valuation of property or profits of business, for the purpose of taxation; such valuation and an adjudging of the proper sum to be l…

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Asterism noun · 78% connection

An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as som…

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Bargain noun · 78% connection

An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to…

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Bevel gear unknown · 78% connection

A kind of gear in which the two wheels working together lie in different planes, and have their teeth cut at right angles to the surfa…

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Clinopinacoid noun · 78% connection

The plane in crystals of the monoclinic system which is parallel to the vertical and the inclined lateral (clinidiagonal) axes.

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Collimate verb · 78% connection

To render parallel to a certain line or direction; to bring into the same line, as the axes of telescopes, etc.; to render parallel, a…

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Color noun · 78% connection

A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objec…

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Couple adjective · 78% connection

Two rotations, movements, etc., which are equal in amount but opposite in direction, and acting along parallel lines or around paralle…

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Criminal possession noun · 78% connection

(law) possession for which criminal sanctions are provided because the property may not lawfully be possessed or may not be possessed…

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Dichroite noun · 78% connection

Iolite; -- so called from its presenting two different colors when viewed in two different directions. See Iolite.

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Different adjective · 78% connection

Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; differ…

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Direction noun · 78% connection

a general course along which something has a tendency to develop; "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals deter…

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Enthusiast noun · 78% connection

One moved or actuated by enthusiasm; as: (a) One who imagines himself divinely inspired, or possessed of some special revelation; a re…

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Fluorescence noun · 78% connection

That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color fr…

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