ACHROMATIC


Meaning of ACHROMATIC in English

[ ˌakrə(ʊ)'matɪk ]

■ adjective

1》 relating to or denoting lenses that transmit light without separating it into constituent colours.

2》 without colour.

Derivatives

~ity noun

achromatism noun

Origin

C18: via Fr. from Gk a- 'without' + khrōmatikos (from khrōma 'colour').

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