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panchromatic
[ pan-kroh-mat-ik, -kruh- ]
adjective
- sensitive to all visible colors, as a photographic film.
panchromatic
/ pænˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm; ˌpænkrəʊˈmætɪk /
adjective
- See orthochromaticphotog (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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Derived Forms
- panchromatism, noun
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Other Words From
- pan·chro·ma·tism [pan-, kroh, -m, uh, -tiz-, uh, m], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of panchromatic1
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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.
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This effect was obtained by the use of a panchromatic plate in conjunction with a red colour screen.
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