achromatophilic
|a-chro-ma-to-phil-ic|
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/ˌeɪ.kroʊˌmæt.oʊˈfɪl.ɪk/
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/ˌeɪ.krəʊˌmæt.əˈfɪl.ɪk/
affinity for colorless
Etymology
'achromatophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color,' combined with 'philic' from 'philos' meaning 'loving.'
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatophilic' through scientific terminology.
Initially, it meant 'without color affinity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an affinity for colorless substances.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity for colorless or non-staining substances.
The achromatophilic cells did not absorb the dye during the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 21:21