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metachromatic

met·a·chro·mat·ic [ mèttə krō máttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. taking on different color: taking on a color atypical of the staining solution

2. producing different shades: able to produce a color in different shades in tissue or cells

[Late 19th century. <meta- + Greek khrōmat- "color"]
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