Term: dual-mode photochromism
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Definition:
photochromism occurring in complex systems and triggered alternatively by two different external stimuli, such as light and an electric current. In such a case photochromism and 'electrochromism' are mutually regulated.

Related Terms:
1) photochromism (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04589).
2) electric current (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E01927).

Source: PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 327 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)

Citation: 'dual-mode photochromism' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.DT07366

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