Meaning of the word achromatic in English

What does achromatic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

achromatic

US /ˌeɪ.kroʊˈmæt.ɪk/
UK /ˌeɪ.krəˈmæt.ɪk/

Adjective

1.

free from color; colorless

Example:
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The artist preferred an achromatic palette for his minimalist works.
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The old photograph was entirely achromatic, showing only shades of gray.
2.

denoting or relating to a lens or other optical system that is corrected to reduce chromatic aberration

Example:
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An achromatic lens is designed to bring different wavelengths of light to the same focal point.
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Telescopes often use achromatic objectives to improve image clarity.