chrominance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The signal used in video systems to convey the picture's colour information, separately from the accompanying luma signal.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹəʊ.mɪn.əns/ /ˈkɹoʊ.mɪ.nəns/

Word forms

chrominance chrominances

Etymology

Blend of chroma + luminance.

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