achromatophile
|a-chro-ma-to-phile|
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/eɪˈkroʊmətoʊˌfaɪl/
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/eɪˈkrəʊmətəʊˌfaɪl/
dye-resistant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatophile' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color,' combined with 'philos' meaning 'loving.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the scientific term 'achromatophile' used in modern biology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not easily stained by dyes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not easily stained by dyes.
The achromatophile cells were difficult to identify under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 20:51