bichrome

[ bahy-krohm ]

adjective

1. bicolor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bichrome¹

First recorded in 1920–25; bi- ¹ + -chrome

Example Sentences

The animal gum contained in the Indian ink combines with the bichrome, and becomes insoluble under the influence of light.

From Project Gutenberg

Now the use of certain coal-tar black dyes in place of logwood obviates this use of bichrome, and thus the heavy stress on the fibre in mordanting with it.

From Project Gutenberg