achromatism
AmericanEtymology
Origin of achromatism
First recorded in 1790–1800; achromat(ic) + -ism
Example Sentences
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Most insects, when exposed for any length of time to strong light, fade or lose color, and the only way to prevent such achromatism is to exclude the light.
From Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects by Riley, C. V.
He will find that he has not given exactly the proper curves to secure achromatism.
From Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science by Newcomb, Simon
Leonhard Euler in 1747 had suggested that achromatism might be obtained by the combination of glass and water lenses.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
Thus examined, the departure of the eye from achromatism appears very gross indeed.
From Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873 by Tyndall, John
The state or quality of being achromatic; as, the achromatism of a lens; achromaticity.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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