isochromatic

[ ahy-suh-kroh-mat-ik, ahy-soh-kruh- ]

adjective

1. Optics. having the same color or tint.
2. Photography. orthochromatic.

isochromatic

/ ˌaɪsəʊkrəʊˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. 1. having the same colour
   2. of uniform colour
2. photog (of an early type of emulsion) sensitive to green light in addition to blue light but not to red light

Word History and Origins

Origin of isochromatic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; iso- + chromatic

Example Sentences

The isochromatic and orthochromatic plates on the market are corrected, and are the best to use.

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Pictorially thus the isochromatic plate has something to recommend it.

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It has already been stated that isochromatic plates may be employed with a hand camera.

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