achromatism

Noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being achromatic; as, the achromatism of a lens; achromaticity.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

colorlessness achromaticity colourlessness hue cast shade coloring coloration tint complexion tincture tinge dullness key colouring
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Antonyms

rainbow color cast tone shade coloring
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Hypernyms

visual property

Hyponyms

achromia

Examples

He therefore thought that the object-glasses of telescopes must for ever remain imperfect, achromatism and refraction being incompatible. Source: Internet

For example, the condition for achromatism (4) for two thin lenses in contact is fulfilled in only one part of the spectrum, since varies within the spectrum. Source: Internet

If all three constants of reproduction be achromatized, then the Gaussian image for all distances of objects is the same for the two colors, and the system is said to be in stable achromatism. Source: Internet

In uniting three colors an achromatism of a higher order is derived; there is yet a residual tertiary spectrum, but it can always be neglected. Source: Internet

Newton failed to perceive the existence of media of different dispersive powers required by achromatism; consequently he constructed large reflectors instead of refractors. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

achromatin achromatinic achromatise achromatization achromatize achromatocyte