Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Auxochromism

👉 Auxochromism is a phenomenon in which an object appears to be smaller than it really is due to differences in its size and shape. This effect can occur when light or other wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation are emitted from objects, such as stars or planets, but they do not appear to be large enough for the naked eye to see. The term "auxochromism" comes from the Latin word "augusto," which means "large." In this context, it refers to a phenomenon where

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