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achromatized

|a-chro-ma-tized|

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/əˈkroʊməˌtaɪzd/

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/əˈkrəʊməˌtaɪzd/

(achromatize)

remove color

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

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

Historical Evolution

'achromatos' transformed into the English word 'achromatize,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achromatized.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been made free from color or having had color removed.

The lens was achromatized to improve the clarity of the image.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 19:21