Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Dichromism

👉 Dichromism is a phenomenon in which two elements, such as iron and oxygen, combine to form a compound that has an overall color of one of the two original colors. This process can result in a variety of different compounds, including iron oxide (iron dioxide) and iron pyrite, depending on how the iron combines with oxygen. Dichromism is often used in chemistry to explain the formation of various minerals and pigments.

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