Advertisement
Advertisement
achromatism
[ ey-kroh-muh-tiz-uhm ]
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of achromatism1
First recorded in 1790–1800; achromat(ic) + -ism
Discover More
Example Sentences
The low dispersive power of water masks, as Helmholtz has remarked, the imperfect achromatism of the eye.
From Project Gutenberg
Thus examined, the departure of the eye from achromatism appears very gross indeed.
From Project Gutenberg
These phenomena are fully explained by the imperfect achromatism of the eye.
From Project Gutenberg
The achromatism of prisms depends upon the same principles, and it is effected in the same way as that of lenses.
From Project Gutenberg
It would seem that the eye is but little sensitive to colours thus presented, perhaps on account of its own want of achromatism.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse