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POLYCHROMATIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does polychromatic mean?
• POLYCHROMATIC (adjective)
The adjective POLYCHROMATIC has 2 senses:
1. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
2. having or exhibiting many colors
Familiarity information: POLYCHROMATIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
Context example:
polychromatic light
Antonym:
monochromatic ((of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having or exhibiting many colors
Synonyms:
polychromatic; polychrome; polychromic
Similar:
colored; colorful; coloured (having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination)
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