orthochromatic
[awr-thuh-kroh-mat-ik, -thoh-kruh-]
- representing correctly the relations of colors as found in a subject; isochromatic.
- (of an emulsion) sensitive to all visible colors except red; isochromatic.
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Orthochromatic results exhibited by Dixon and Sons at the photographic exhibition in October.
The Evolution of PhotographyJohn Werge
On the few occasions when orthochromatic plates are used the lamp need not be lighted.
Photographs of Nebul and ClustersJames Edward Keeler
In actual practice an orthochromatic mixture of frequencies is used to give a black, gray and white picture.
The Airlords of HanPhilip Francis Nowlan
I will give to a common plate about four seconds, an orthochromatic plate under the same conditions five seconds.
The isochromatic and orthochromatic plates on the market are corrected, and are the best to use.
orthochromatic
- 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
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orthochromatic
(ôr′thə-krō-măt′ĭk)- Staining with the same color as that of the dye used. Used of a cell or tissue.
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