electrochromic

American  

[ih-lek-troh-kroh-mik] / ɪˌlɛk troʊˈkroʊ mɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a substance that changes color when placed in an electric field, as in the liquid crystal display of many calculators.

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Other Word Forms

• electrochromism noun

Etymology

Origin of electrochromic

First recorded in 1960–65; electro- ( def. ) + chromic ( def. )

Example Sentences

Other surprise-and-delight features: The electrochromic roof that can be shaded in zones and patterns; the high-def head-up display, with beautifully animated overlays of augmented reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Advances in electrochromic coatings may bring us closer to environmentally friendly ways to keep inside spaces cool.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

California-based View demonstrates its electrochromic Dynamic Glass, which changes color to reflect or absorb light, on November 19, 2015 at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C.

From National Geographic • Nov. 21, 2015

The company, called View, makes electrochromic windows, which are sometimes called “smart windows” because they can be programmed to absorb a different amount of light throughout the day in order to cool or warm up a room.

From Forbes • Jan. 7, 2014

Still, he hedged his bets, saying, “It’s an open question, whether electrochromic technology gets priced out of market.”

From Forbes • Aug. 8, 2011