Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Pleochroism

Chemistry & Physics

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This brief entry defines pleochroism as the property of certain bodies to change their color under different conditions. It reflects the 1930s understanding of this optical phenomenon in the context of physical properties.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

PLEOCHROISM, the ability of certain bodies to change their color under different conditions.

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“Pleochroism.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/pleochroism/