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electrochromism
1. The ability to change color when subjected to an electric charge.
2. The phenomenon displayed by some materials of reversibly changing color when a burst of electric charge is applied.

Various types of materials and structures can be used to construct electrochromic devices, depending on the specific applications.

Electrochromism involves electroactive materials that show a reversible color change when a small DC voltage is applied.

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