achromatic

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achromatic

/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ UK, US
/ˌeɪ.kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ UK, US

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From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- + chromatic; compare French achromatique.

adjective more achromatic · most achromatic

Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion. achromatic color scheme
Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion. An achromatic lens reduces color distortion in optical instruments.
of tissue Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.

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adj optics: free from colour

Español	acromático
हिन्दी	वर्णहीन varṇahīn
Português	acromático

adj containing components to prevent colour-related distortion

Español	acromático
中文	消色差的 xiāo sèchā de
Português	acromático

adj biology: uncoloured

Español	acromático
中文	非彩色的 fēi cǎisè de

adj music: having only the diatonic notes of the scale

Português	acromático

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@misc{achromatic_2026,
  title = {achromatic},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/achromatic},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}