Meaning & use
heterochromatic
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Consisting of or displaying more than one color, or (in physics) composed of light of multiple wavelengths.
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The scientist explained that ordinary sunlight is heterochromatic, containing a whole spectrum of wavelengths.
Her heterochromatic eyes, one blue and one brown, often drew curious glances.
A note on using this word
In physics and optics, "heterochromatic" specifically contrasts with "monochromatic" (single-wavelength) light; the everyday use describing differently colored eyes is a related but looser sense.
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2. adjective
Having eyes of two different colors, or two differently colored patches within one eye.
The husky was known for its striking heterochromatic gaze.
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