achromatize

[ ey-kroh-muh-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, a·chro·ma·tized, a·chro·ma·tiz·ing.

1. to make achromatic; deprive or free of color.

achromatize

/ əˈkrəʊmətaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make achromatic; to remove colour from

Derived Forms

• aˌchromatiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• a·chroma·ti·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of achromatize¹

First recorded in 1835–45; achromat(ic) + -ize

Example Sentences

For example, it is possible, with one thick lens in air, to achromatize the position of a focal plane of the magnitude of the focal length.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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