achromatism

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Etymology

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Compare French achromatisme.

Noun

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achromatism (uncountable)

  1. (optics) The state or quality of being achromatic; achromaticity.
    the achromatism of a lens
  2. The state of being free of colors, not emitting or separating into colors.
    • 1946, Mervyn Peake, “Mrs Slagg by Moonlight”, in Titus Groan, London: Eyre & Spottiswoode:
      No flaming flower relieved its black achromatism although that tree had been known long ago to burst open with a three-hour glory.
  3. Achromatopia.

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