English Explanatory Dictionary

achromat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lens that imparts little color; a lens that is achromatic.
  2. A person whose color blindness prevents them from seeing any color whatsoever.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.kɹəʊ.mæt/

Word forms

achromat achromats achromate

Etymology

By shortening of achromatic.

Related words

achromaticity

Translations

Polish: achromat
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