Heliochromism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005162",
  "term": "Heliochromism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reversible change in color of a substance upon exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation, which then reverts to its original color in the dark or upon removal of the light source. This phenomenon is a specific type of photochromism where the light source is specifically solar radiation. It is observed in certain organic and inorganic compounds.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "bleaching",
    "photochromism",
    "ultraviolet",
    "visible"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 350 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heliochromism/"
}