panchromatic

American  

[pan-kroh-mat-ik, -kruh-] / ˌpæn kroʊˈmæt ɪk, -krə- /

adjective

1. sensitive to all visible colors, as a photographic film.

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panchromatic British  

/ ˌpænkrəʊˈmætɪk, pænˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm /

adjective

1. photog (of an emulsion or film) made sensitive to all colours by the addition of suitable dyes to the emulsion Compare orthochromatic

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Other Word Forms

• panchromatism noun

Etymology

Origin of panchromatic

First recorded in 1900–05; pan- + chromatic

Example Sentences

This panchromatic absorption of the complex is reminiscent of the dark color of Braunstein or manganese dioxide, which is a natural mineral.

From Science Daily

“In changing how we plan for the most ambitious strategic space projects, we can develop a broad portfolio of missions to pursue visionary goals, such as searching for life on planets orbiting stars in our galactic neighborhood—and at the same time exploit the richness of 21st-century astrophysics through a panchromatic fleet.”

From Scientific American

Panchromatic film, which can see red light and is mainly used today, wasn’t widespread in motion pictures until the 1920s.

From Los Angeles Times

Since motion picture orthochromatic film is no longer available, the cinematographer combined black-and-white Eastman Double-X 5222 panchromatic negative and a custom short pass filter designed by Schneider Optics to detail the visual style.

From Los Angeles Times

First Oscars handed out as Academy presents Scientific and Technical Awards in lively ceremony "These awards have been an Academy staple since 1931, when the Scientific and/or Technical category was introduced with awards going to the likes of noise-reduction recording equipment and super-sensitive panchromatic film."

From The Verge