pleochroic halo en · NOUN
Meanings
- A microscopic spherical region in which there is a change in color from the surrounding mineral, due to radiation damage from alpha particles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pleochroic haloes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pleochroic halos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |