achromatize
[ ey-kroh-muh-tahyz ]
verb (used with object),a·chro·ma·tized, a·chro·ma·tiz·ing.
to make achromatic; deprive or free of color.
Origin of achromatize
1First recorded in 1835–45; achromat(ic) + -ize
- Also especially British, a·chro·ma·tise .
Other words from achromatize
- a·chro·ma·ti·za·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for achromatize
achromatize
achromatise
/ (əˈkrəʊmətaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to make achromatic; to remove colour from
Derived forms of achromatize
- achromatization or achromatisation, noun
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