panchromatic

[ pan-kroh-mat-ik, -kruh- ]

adjective

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

panchromatic

/ 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

Derived Forms

• panchromatism, noun

Other Words From

• pan·chro·ma·tism [pan-, kroh, -m, uh, -tiz-, uh, m], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of panchromatic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; pan- + chromatic

Example Sentences

A panchromatic plate and red filter was used as in the case of the moon.

From Project Gutenberg

Use panchromatic film and a fairly strong yellow filter or even a light red filter.

From Project Gutenberg

This effect was obtained by the use of a panchromatic plate in conjunction with a red colour screen.

From Project Gutenberg