orthochromatic

or·tho·chro·mat·ic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [awr-thuh-kroh-mat-ik, -thoh-kruh-]
- /ˌɔr θə kroʊˈmæt ɪk, -θoʊ krə-/
- /ˌɔːθəkrəʊmˈatɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thuh-kroh-mat-ik, -thoh-kruh-]
- /ˌɔr θə kroʊˈmæt ɪk, -θoʊ krə-/

Definitions of orthochromatic word

adjective orthochromatic representing correctly the relations of colors as found in a subject; isochromatic. 1
adjective orthochromatic (of an emulsion) sensitive to all visible colors except red; isochromatic. 1
noun orthochromatic (of black-and-white photographic film) sensitive to all visible light except red. Orthochromatic film can therefore be handled in red light in the darkroom but does not produce black-and-white tones that correspond very closely to the colors seen by the eye. 1
adjective orthochromatic of or relating to an emulsion giving a rendering of relative light intensities of different colours that corresponds approximately to the colour sensitivity of the eye, esp one that is insensitive to red light 0
adjective orthochromatic designating or of photographic film that is sensitive to all colors except red and deep orange 0

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Origin of orthochromatic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; ortho- + chromatic

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Parts of speech for Orthochromatic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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orthochromatic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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