achromatize
[ ey-kroh-muh-tahyz ]
/ eɪˈkroʊ məˌtaɪz /
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verb (used with object), a·chro·ma·tized, a·chro·ma·tiz·ing.
to make achromatic; deprive or free of color.
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Also especially British, a·chro·ma·tise .
Origin of achromatize
First recorded in 1835–45; achromat(ic) + -ize
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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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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