definitions

achromic

or a·chro·mous

[ ey-kroh-mik ]
/ eɪˈkroʊ mɪk /
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adjective

colorless; without coloring matter.

RELATED WORDS

silver, silvery, dull, drab, pasty, wan, ivory, pearly, fair, blanched, alabaster, neutral, light, clear, frosted, achromatic, ashen, bloodless, chalky

Nearby words

achromatopsia, achromatosis, achromatous, achromaturia, achromia, achromic, achromobacter, achromocyte, achromycin, achsah, achtung

Origin of achromic

First recorded in 1755–65; a-6 + chromic
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British Dictionary definitions for achromic

achromic

achromous

/ (əˈkrəʊmɪk) /

adjective

colourless
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Medicine definitions for achromic

achromic

[ ā-krō′mĭk, ə-krō′- ]

adj.

Having no color; colorless.
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