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homochromy

homochromy noun: the use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection.

Noun

homochromy (uncountable)

  1. The use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection
    Synonyms:
    homochromia

homochromy meaning in Tamil

homochromy in Tamil

காப்பு நிறம்

Synonyms of homochromy

Origin of homochromy

From homo- + -chromy.

Questions about homochromy

What does homochromy mean?
Homochromy means the use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection.
What is homochromy in Tamil?
Homochromy in Tamil is காப்பு நிறம். See Homochromy meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is homochromy?
Homochromy is a noun.

Words near homochromy in the dictionary

  1. homochromatism
  2. homochromia
  3. homochromic
  4. homochromophoric
  5. homochromous
  6. homochromy
  7. homochronous
  8. homocitrate
  9. homocitrates
  10. homocitric
  11. homocitric acid

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