achromatic
[ ak-ruh-mat-ik, ey-kruh- ]
/ ˌæk rəˈmæt ɪk, ˌeɪ krə- /
adjective
Optics.
- free from color.
- able to emit, transmit, or receive light without separating it into colors.
Biology. (of a cell structure) difficult to stain.
Music. without accidentals or changes in key.
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achromatic
/ (ˌækrəˈmætɪk) /
adjective
without colour
capable of reflecting or refracting light without chromatic aberration
cytology
- not staining with standard dyes
- of or relating to achromatin
music
- involving no sharps or flats
- another word for diatonic
denoting a person who is an achromat
Derived forms of achromatic
achromatically, adverbachromatism (əˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm) or achromaticity (əˌkrəʊməˈtɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for achromatic
achromatic
[ ăk′rə-măt′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to color perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral grays, white, or black.
Refracting light without spectral color separation.
Of or relating to cells or tissues difficult to stain with standard dyes.
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Scientific definitions for achromatic
achromatic
[ ăk′rə-măt′ĭk ]
Designating color perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral grays, white, or black.
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