Definition of "dichroic" [di•chro•ic]

• Manifesting dichroism. (adjective)
• Pathology Dichromatic. (adjective)

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• "Beamsplitters acting as edge filters are often referred to as dichroic or dichromatic mirrors."
• "These units are suitable for all types of LED lighting products that need to operate with conventional mains-dimming circuits including applications such as dichroic or halogen LED replacements and LED downlights."
• "Using a dichroic vacuum coating to line the interiors of the glass cubes, Bell creates objects that are at once reflective and seem to disappear."