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polychromatic

/,pɔlikrə'mætik/ Cách viết khác : (polychrome) /'pɔlikroum/
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Word: Polychromatic

Definition: The word "polychromatic" is an adjective that means something has many colors. It describes things that show a variety of colors or that are made up of more than one color.

Usage Instructions: You can use "polychromatic" to describe anything that is colorful, like art, lights, or materials. It is often used in science, especially when talking about light.

Example Sentence: The artist created a stunning polychromatic mural that brightened up the whole street.

Advanced Usage: In a scientific context, "polychromatic" can refer to light that consists of multiple wavelengths. For instance, white light is considered polychromatic because it contains all the colors of the spectrum.

Word Variants: - Polychrome (noun): A work of art or decoration that is multicolored. - Polychromatism (noun): The quality of being polychromatic.

Different Meaning: While "polychromatic" primarily refers to color, it can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is diverse or varied in other contexts, such as ideas or opinions.

Synonyms: - Multicolored - Variegated - Colorful - Kaleidoscopic

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "polychromatic," but you might hear phrases like "in living color" to describe something vivid and colorful.

Final Note: When using "polychromatic," it is important to remember it is a more formal word. In everyday conversation, you might simply say "colorful" instead.

Adjective
  1. having or exhibiting many colors
  2. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
    • polychromatic light

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