achromatic

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- +‎ chromatic; compare French achromatique. === Pronunciation === (US, UK) IPA(key): /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/, /ˌeɪ.kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ Hyphenation: clair‧voy‧​ance === Adjective === achromatic (comparative more achromatic, superlative most achromatic) (optics) Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:achromatic Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion. (biology, of tissue) Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid. (music) Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====