OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACHROMATIC – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACHROMATIC – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
Absolutely! Here’s the complete guide to the word “Achromatic” from an Oxford English Dictionary (OED) perspective — including pronunciation, meaning, and usage.
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Achromatic – Oxford English Dictionary Style
Pronunciation (UK & US):
/ˌak.rəˈmat.ɪk/
(Phonetic: AK-ruh-MAT-ik)
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Breakdown:
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“ak” as in act
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“ruh” (schwa sound)
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“mat” as in mat
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“ik” as in tick
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Meaning & Definition (as per OED):
Adjective – Scientific/Technical
Achromatic refers to lacking color or being without hue.
1. In Optics (Physics):
A lens or system that does not produce chromatic aberration; it transmits light without separating it into colors.
Example:
An achromatic lens is used in microscopes to avoid color distortion.
2. In Art or Design:
Colorless or shades of black, white, and grey — not using chromatic (colorful) tones.
Example:
The designer preferred an achromatic color scheme for a minimalist look.
3. In Chemistry or Biology (Less common):
Not staining with standard dyes or not producing pigment.
In a Sentence:
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“The telescope uses an achromatic objective to prevent color fringing.”
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“She wore an achromatic outfit, purely in black and white.”
Word Origin:
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Greek roots:
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“a-” (without) + “chroma” (color)
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Literally means: “without color”
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