orthochromatic
[ awr-thuh-kroh-mat-ik, -thoh-kruh- ]
/ ˌɔr θə kroʊˈmæt ɪk, -θoʊ krə- /
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adjective Photography.
representing correctly the relations of colors as found in a subject; isochromatic.
(of an emulsion) sensitive to all visible colors except red; isochromatic.
Nearby words
orthoboric acid, orthocenter, orthocentre, orthocephalic, orthochorea, orthochromatic, orthoclase, orthoclastic, orthocytosis, orthodontia, orthodontics
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orthochromatic
/ (ˌɔːθəʊkrəʊˈmætɪk) /
adjective
photog of or relating to an emulsion giving a rendering of relative light intensities of different colours that corresponds approximately to the colour sensitivity of the eye, esp one that is insensitive to red lightSometimes shortened to: ortho Compare panchromatic
Derived Forms
orthochromatism (ˌɔːθəʊˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for orthochromatic
orthochromatic
[ ôr′thə-krō-măt′ĭk ]
adj.
Staining with the same color as that of the dye used. Used of a cell or tissue.
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