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Dichromatism vs Dichroic - What's the difference?

dichromatism | dichroic |

As a noun dichromatism

is the condition of being dichromatic.

As an adjective dichroic is

exhibiting dichroism.

dichromatism

English

Noun

  • The condition of being dichromatic
  • (pathology) A form of colourblindness in which only two of the three primary colours can be distinguished

    • dichroic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exhibiting dichroism.
  • Exhibiting dichromatism; dichromatic.

    • Derived terms

    * dichroic filter * dichroic glass * dichroic mirror * dichroic polynomial * dichroic prism * dichroic reflector