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
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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
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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.