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achromatizable

|a-chro-ma-ti-za-ble|

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/eɪˌkroʊməˈtaɪzəbəl/

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/eɪˌkrəʊməˈtaɪzəbəl/

(achromatize)

remove color

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
achromatizeachromatizesachromatizedachromatizedachromatizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'achromatizable' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'

Historical Evolution

'achromatos' transformed into the English word 'achromatic,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achromatizable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being made achromatic.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being made achromatic, or free from color.

The lens is achromatizable, allowing it to focus light without color distortion.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 18:36